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

$20-30/hr

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

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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.

Laetitia P.

$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair. I studied marketing and communication. I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed. I have...

Helena H.

Queens Village, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

5.0

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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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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"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.

Claire A.

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

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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.

Jennifer E.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Jennifer can also help with: Specialized care, hospice services, personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...

Caroll K.

Jennifer P.

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

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Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.

Jessica M.

Jersey City, NJ

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Patience Is The Key

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My name is Jessica I am a 23-year-old whose hair sometimes changes colors the best part? Children think I'm a mermaid or fairy! :) I'm a college student majoring in early childhood education at BMCC. My goal is to be the most goofy.. Silly caring teacher to all those little ones anxious to learn about the world. I did my...

Sandra C.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Over the past 15 years I have worked with different families who needed someone to care for their older relatives along with teens/adults who have different disabilities. I would describe my personality as generous, optimistic, and courteous. In my spare time, I like to exercise, cook, and sometimes plant. My skills...

Sandra can also help with: Home modification, hospice services

Skills:

CNA

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"She always goes above and beyond when i worked with her. She knew exactly how to make my mom comfortable when she worked with her . "

Care member

Sheima A.

Springfield Gardens, NY

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...

Nicole M.

$36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nikki, The Balance Of Mary Poppins And Fairy Godmother

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated and booster CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified Yoga Therapist Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...

Nicole can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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"Nicole is a great worker and sensitive to the needs and expectations as well as being flexible to be accommodating"

Madeline B.

Kerry T.

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

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"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of...

Lewis T.

Brittany T.

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

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"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

Amanda V.

Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

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I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.

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"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...

Riley C.

Ana H.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

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"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...

Liza F.

Bellie T.

Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Career

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...

Bellie can also help with: Respite care, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

Madeline C.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

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I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....

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"Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the job excellently. She is flexible and adaptable. She worked with a variety of abilities and was able to modify...

Susan K.

Daria T.

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Attentive Professional Caregiver. Psychologist & Teacher By Education, Kind Loving Personality

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Hello Dear Parents! I'm Daria, professional in childcare with more than 11 years of experience and great love for kids. I have a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Teaching (I got it not in US). All this years I've been working with children: taking care, helping with pre-school education, psychological help and...

Nino M.

$30-41/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Nina. I , lost my job in February 2023 and now I looking for a new one I'm a certified Home Health Aid with experience of over 15 years I love my job , I love taking care of people who need my help. My experience with my clients include: Dementia, Stroke, Macular degeneration, Diabetes, Hospice patient,...

Nino can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia & more

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"She is very honest and caring person. I would 100% recommend her for the job. Nino goes above and Beyond For the person she takes care of."

Mike M.

Madalyn C.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have a genuine passion for caring for elders and those in need of assistance. I have personal experience caring for my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer's and later became disabled, requiring a wheelchair. Additionally, I have volunteered at nursing homes, providing care for several individuals. I find fulfillment in...

Madalyn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more

Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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"If you are looking for someone to care for your loved one with care, love and patience i would highly recommend Madalyn. She was amazing with my mother. She got my mom out of bed and took her outside to Central Park for some air. My mother hasn't went outside ever...

Casie S.

Kathy C.

South Ozone Park, NY

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Patient & Loving Caregiver

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