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Special needs adult care in Highland Park, NJ

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Luna L.


Highland Park, NJ

$18-30/hr

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I am a Rutgers student with Psychology major. I have attended Fieldwork: Autism course and got A this spring semester. I am currently also working with children who has special needs and receiving crisis training now.
As an MSW student and a sibling of someone on the autism spectrum, I am empathetic and have a passion for serving others.
Parent of two girls of my own, 20 plus years of childcare experience (various ages), educational field background, full time employment consist of managing program that services 6 adults with intellectual disabilities.
Sonia can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

4.1

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very knowledgeable and gives helpful advice. I recommend her highly...

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

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Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...

Michelle M.

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Jennifer N.


Sayreville, NJ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

CHHA Fully Vaccinated

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Certified in New York and New Jersey home health aide (CHHA) with over 20 yrs experience working with public and private organizations. Experience working in home and facilities caring for elderly, children and individuals with developmental disabilities. Provided care to patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice, autism and...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jen is AMAZING! I could not have asked for a better professional, home health aide, and friend for my father. She has a wonderful personality and will always make your loved one feel comfortable and cared for. She is very detail-oriented, reliable, and skilled at...

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Ria M.


Bound Brook, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available Full-time,part-time

Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 15 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
Ria can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with several Hospitalizations and brief stays in a physical care facility,and finally through Five months of home...

Judy H.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Katherine B.


South Bound Brook, NJ

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
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Olga S.


Sayreville, NJ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Elderly

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Olga and I've been doing elderly care plus child care for family. I takecare of a doctor that had Parkinson around Pennington nj and her mother Had dementia she had a broken Hip. I did temporary work Off and on I consider myself a very strong person and loving for people of all disabilities
Olga can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Olga was incredibly kind and has a pure heart. She was very communicative, willing to go above and beyond to take care of my Mom, and wanted to be of assistance in every way. She really saved me and my family and we would absolutely hire Olga again if the need...

Eli C.

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Najat K.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Like To Care

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for old people to receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, sleeping overnight if it requires, shopping, doctor appointments, walking. With all my skills and...
Najat can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Working with Najat was a wonderful experience. Her pleasant demeanor and cheerful personality made her a joy to be around. She exceeded my expectations by providing assistance beyond what I had imagined, even going so far as to drive me to the hospital. Definitely...

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"She is very patient and understands the population."

Robin J.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Albanesa V.


Manville, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dear Family; My name is Alba, I have over 10 years experience taking care of senior or people with a minor disability, providing them with exceptional loving care and support and companionship. Also can provide other services like, cooking preparing meals, light house work, laundry, food or store shopping, errands,...
Albanesa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alba works well with seniors. She thinks outside the box when needed. She offers creative solutions for someone like my dad suffering with Alzheimer's disease."

Robbin B.

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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Bilingual caregiver who has worked with all types of seniors, from physical disabilities to mental. Have experience with hospice care and ensuring not only the patient but family are all comfortable during those difficult times.
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"An absolute honor to write a review for Ms. Jackie. She is an ANGEL! A crucial aid in helping my family cope with a disabled elder. She was always on time, communicated well, and provided attention to detail in all that she did. Thank you Ms.Jackie!"

Angel O.

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Highland Park, NJ

Florence L.

5.0

Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider.

- Lauren M.

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

Rondene Y.

5.0

Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our family was unparalleled. Not only...

- Kris M.

Camelia M.

5.0

Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle M.

Jennifer N.

5.0

Jennifer is amazing. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, she is caring, kind, considerate, compassionate, trustworthy and honest. She has been taking care of my mom for the past two years and always went above and beyond to make sure all her needs were met and she was comfortable. Any family...

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