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60 special needs adult care are listed in Island Park, NY
The average rate is $27/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs adult care is 10 years
Special needs adult care in Island Park, NY
Nicole R.
Island Park, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with children on the spectrum from ages five to 19 successfully following behavioral plans and IEPs. During my time working with children and young adults the improvement that I have and continue to see has encouraged me to strive for more for each person I work with. I am very familiar with the school system and...
I have over 15 years experience working in an educational and home setting with children, both typical and with special needs. I am currently finishing my New York State teaching certification, projected to be completed by late December. I currently teach in an ABA setting with children from K-3rd grade, also doing home services...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special needs and general education experienced tutor for students at all grade levels. For the past 10 years, I have been teaching and tutoring students with special needs in all grade levels. I'm a compassionate and diligent tutor with the skills to meet your needs.
Judy T.
Island Park, NY
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I think they are smart & sweet. Some of them need more TLC than other kids, and I will do what I have to do for them to make them happy. I watched a little guy for 3 years. They just moved and I call the family.
Ann R.
Island Park, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over three years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, or other challenges.
Ann can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost importance to him and Marcelle executed it with the utmost...
Nadia A.
5.0
(2)
My name is Sheima, I'm a dedicated person with a family of four. I enjoy meeting new people, and finding ways to help them. I have 15 years of experience working with disabled people. I have been successful at raising a family, and I attribute different tasks at once. People find me to be an upbeat, self-motivated team player.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...
Eddie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Transportation, personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable."
Nancy T.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!"
Karen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, reliable and caring individual. I am also very congenial. I adore listening to my elders and build a personal companionship with my patients. I am highly skilled and experienced working with the elderly, sick and disabled. I am trained to check vital signs. I am able to transfer patient from bed to wheelchair,...
Tarina can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would...
Jenifer M.
Erline D.
Hewlett, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,.
- I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs.
- Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years.
- I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
Erline can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Erline is very caring. She went above and beyond assisting me with my mom/and taking care of the household."
Sabine W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty...
Alina can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Marie D.
Baldwin, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Competent Nurse's Aide Looking For A Position With The Elderly
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 10 years experience caring for the elderly with conditions including dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, diabetes, respiratory problems,...
Marie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie is so caring. She is a wonderful aid and we are so happy we found her. She is patient and very kind. She is never afraid of hard work. We feel we have been blessed in finding Marie."
Marianne A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....
Laura R.
Nigeria W.
Uniondale, NY
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Over 20 years experience working with people
Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...
Pat H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...
Lois S.
Nemesiz A.
Wantagh, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Nemesiz I'm a 34-year-old . I'm honest, responsible, respectful , a multitask and organized. I take my job very serious, my main goal is to make my patient feel comfortable having me around , I will providing them with a calm environment for optimal patient care. I'm proud of all the years of experience that I have in...
Nemesiz can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Honestly, she deserves 10 out of 5 stars! Nemesiz is not only a life savor but an outstanding, diligent, caring & considerate worker. I hired Nemesiz for consistency and reliability because Medicaid aides are not that. When Nemesiz is with my mom I have not a...
Andrea E.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Kejahni F.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Island Park, NY
Marcelle H.
5.0
Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.
- Ed F.
Micci C.
5.0
Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs and sharing memories along with this...
- Eddie F.
Faith J.
5.0
I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable.
- Nancy T.
Rosaria C.
5.0
Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!
- Karen K.
Tarina W.
5.0
While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would have hired her in a heartbeat!
- Jenifer M.