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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am willing to go the extra mile to provide compassionate, honest care. I love helping seniors, disabled, Mentally Challenged, whoever needs my help
Skills: Have worked with clients with severe brain damage, mentally challenged, multiple sclerosis, paraplegics , stroke victim, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, diabetic, tracheotomy,...
Roxana can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"We hired Roxana to watch my mother who has dementia. Roxana was terrific with my mom making her comfortable and relaxed. My mom can be moody and is prone to hallucinations but Roxana kept her calm. She was flexible and incredibly easy to work with. My mom was well...
Ali H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a nursing assistant at The Groves, a well respected nursing home located in independence Missouri. I also have experience as a nanny and can provide references. I am very willing to do anything that will help you. I have tended to completely disabled residents from the moment they get up to the moment they...
Jersey can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Jersey is the best! She is reliable and eager to learn new things. We hope to have her helping our family for a long time!"
Leslie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final...
Sallie B.
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...
Karyn M.
Paula P.
Kansas City, KS
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 25yrs of experience as a CNA/Home Health. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care. I like caring for...
Paula can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Paula was a gift from God to our family. My mother loved Paula from the moment she met her. Paula became part of our family. Her care for my precious mama was so compassionate and beautiful. Paula is an excellent communicator, as well. Keeping me informed of her...
Susan M.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with my autistic brother. He never had a drivers license and walked everywhere or rode a bike. One particular snowy night he was walking home from Walmart on a street that had no sidewalks. A pickup with a snow plow on the front hit my brother a knocked him into a deep ditch. He was life-flighted to Kansas City where...
5.0
"Larry is a great guy & really helped me out. Being single with no family in town I was always concerned about what I would do if I ever needed a surgery driver. Larry provided early morning transportation to my surgery & got me home in good shape. Larry was in...
Paul M.
5.0
(2)
I have been a nanny for a family with four children. During this time, I cared for a 6-year-old with Down Syndrome and an 8-year-old with ADHD as well as their 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. I am studying nursing and feel comfortable working with children with special needs and providing personalized care to them. I...
Lisa P.
Overland Park, KS
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping Etc
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am certified as a nurse's aide and home health aide and recently became a Reiki practitioner.
I have worked with people with disabilities for over 10 years. I also worked in hospice care for 1 1/2 years. I enjoy working in this field and have a big heart for those in need. I treat others the way I'd want my family or someone...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lisa was an awesome, empathetic, and skilled caregiver for my wife who had younger onset Alzheimer's. She assisted or performed most of my wife's activities of daily living including meals, bathing, and outings. I can't recommend her enough."
Care member
Amber G.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my work experience has been related to children and I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. For the last two years, I have worked as a nanny/personal assistant to a wonderful family in the Denver Metro area. Before that, I worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at an elementary school for 4+ years. There I mainstreamed deaf...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ginny and my life's work has been caring for others. I have over 30 years of experience from: daycare provider, paramedic, ER nurse, pediatric office nurse, home health coordinator & provider for developmentally & physically disabled adults. I am a full-time grandma looking to continue my work. I am a senior caregiver...
Ginny can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ginny was a light in the storm I was facing. Words escape me while trying to explain her importance to me & my dad. She is warm & caring with the patience needed in caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer's. Always finding humor in the day and always a positive...
Maridee M.
Kasey J.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former Director of Social Services in geriatric psych. I have extensive experience working with children, inpatient psych, and adults aged 18-65. I am contracted with DMH to care for individuals with autism, as well. I am single and live alone with pets. I have background check/clearance to provide that I'm cleared on the...
5.0
"Kasey has been an amazing companion and caregiver for me. I've been restricted to a chair for weeks, due to a broken leg, unable to bear any weight for walking or other movement. It's been a challenging time, but Kasey has helped make it bearable. She has been in...
Alisa B.
Christina B.
Kansas City, MO
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...
5.0
"Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her in my life!"
Muriel G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
5.0
"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."
Jerrod P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...
5.0
(1)
I am a 49 yr old mother of five, with just one child still living at home. I have been a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother for the past 26 years. I am looking for part time work to help with college expenses. Previously I have done respite care for families with disabled children and elder care. I love people and have excellent...
Sharon can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"I have known Sheri for nearly 20 years as a friend. When my Mom needed more care, we hired Sheri. She is trustworthy, hardworking, caring, attentive, kind and personal. She loves people and brings a very cheerful, positive attitude and is reliable. She treated...
Kathy B.
I have been a professional special needs caregiver for six years. I am experienced with assisting clients with ADLs and can also help with cooking and housekeeping. My experience with elder care has been more on a personal level, helping to care for aging grandparents, including assisting with recovery from hip injuries. My...
Emily can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience , a daycare for typical and special needs children. They do have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified. I run errands, take my client to appointments, prepare meals, organize medications. I also clean and organize the house. I love to care...
Claire can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Independence, MO
Roxana M.
5.0
We hired Roxana to watch my mother who has dementia. Roxana was terrific with my mom making her comfortable and relaxed. My mom can be moody and is prone to hallucinations but Roxana kept her calm. She was flexible and incredibly easy to work with. My mom was well taken care of!
- Ali H.
Jersey C.
5.0
Jersey is the best! She is reliable and eager to learn new things. We hope to have her helping our family for a long time!
- Leslie S.
Melissa J.
5.0
I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final chapter. I chose Melissa because of her...
- Sallie B.
Araceli G.
5.0
Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...
- Karyn M.
Paula P.
5.0
Paula was hired with the hope of being a permanent, long term person to work for my loved one. And unfortunately, my loved one has been in and out of the hospital which has made it hard to be consistent. Needless to say, Paula has shown 100% commitment the entire time. She showed up the next day...
- Jada K.