Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Jackson Heights, NY

$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc. In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows. One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic! My...

5.0

"Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+"

Stacey G.

Julian D.

Astoria, NY

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Heavy Scientific And Clinical Background

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...

5.0

"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...

Elizabeth B.

Natalia R.

Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

4.0

"Natalia has a lovely personality and good work ethic. She worked for us for a few weeks. We have a 70 lb quadriplegic 11 yr old, who isn't easy to handle. She tried her best, but in the end was really to physically small to lift her regularly. Didn't want her...

Teresa S.

Giselle R.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified trained Nanny with Medical studies as an LPN. I have more than 20 years of experience. I am CPR- AED- First Aid certified in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. I am bilingual English and Spanish. I am also available for late evenings, weekend and date nights with advance notice. I have lots of experience...

Melissa N.

Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...

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"Melissa is always punctual and she's extremely hardworking. Absolutely reliable with any task. She is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is always eager to help, even after working hours, and her personality lights up the room."

Candela A.

Mary Grace E.

$40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full Time

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I'm a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, my professional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in personal care assistance such as bathing dressing and grooming, meal preparation and assisting clients in eating, medication management, light housekeeping, companionship and discussion,...

Mary Grace can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia & more

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"I have known Mary Grace in a variety of capacities for many years. Mary Grace is efficient, extremely organized, and detailed oriented. I highly recommend Mary Grace for any position that she may seek to pursue. If you have questions, please do not hesitate...

Myla S.

Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified HHA and caregiver for the past 15 years. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and very trust worthy responsible empathetic and loving. I'm very able bodied and can work superbly independently. Responsibilities include timely intake of medications and organization and doctors visits. I provide overall...

Maya can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

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"Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden."

Ann P.

Tori F.

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Tori, I am 27 years young. I have 10 years experience with senior care. I started at 17 in an Assisted Living in Briarcliff Manor working on the Dementia unit. I worked in a group home with young adults with developmental disabilities. I then moved on to working as a Home Health Aid in Westchester Medical Center....

Tori can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0

"Tori takes pride in what she does and will treat your loved one as if they were her own."

Kaisia W.

Waheeda K.

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...

Waheeda can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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"Waheeda is a highly skilled professional that truly cares about her patients; she is compassionate and reliable. Waheeda is able to manage many tasks and coordinate her patients care and required no direction. Waheeda will communicate with patients doctors,...

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Rukminie P.

Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

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.

Adney A.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have a ability to work with all personalities. I have an affection for the elderly in particular since I believe that they are teachers of life. I am a very subdued personalities however, fun loving person. I'm very firm and flexible depending on the situation. I have worked with persons with disabilities since 1990 in a...

Adney can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, companionship, transportation, dementia & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0

"When you hire Adney, you get someone who is polite, dependable, caring, honest, respectful and a good team player."

Deborah B.

Camille N.

Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.

Iyanna B.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...

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"Iyanna helped my family during an emergency. She provided care for my 35 year old brother while he recovered from brain surgery. We are so thankful for her help. She has experience caring for people at different stages and abilities in their life. She is...

Liza B.

Daisy I.

Woodhaven, NY

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

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I have worked in a special needs daycare for four years. I worked with children with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc. I have always loved working with special needs students since I was in elementary school. I would always volunteer to help out and that is when I knew I loved working with them. I have a lot of patience and I am...

Megan D.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...

Leandro M.

Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

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"Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He also assisted my son in performing his physical...

Robert P.

Claire A.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

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"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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.

Tiasha R.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

5.0

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Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...

Jennifer E.

Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

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