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Atara F.


Lawrence, NY

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Buddy

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I have 2 years of experience working with women and men with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I also have years of experience working with children both as a camp counselor, babysitter, and lifeguard.
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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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.

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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

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.

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Kathy C.


South Ozone Park, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Patient & Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus. Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation. I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age. I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kathy took care of both my mother and Aunt. Kathy cared for my mother for 3 and a half years and my aunt for 6 months. Kathy is extremely professional. Kathy is knowledgeable and responsible. Kathy is caring and compassionate. Kathy goes above and beyond what...

Maria M.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-32/hr6 yrs exp

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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & 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.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

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: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maya is loyal and trustworthy. She is very organized and ambitious and can handle any chore or request asked of her. She has worked for me for three years I would recommend her to anyone "

Susan B.

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Micci C.


Long Beach, NY

$27-34/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

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, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & 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.

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Alina S.


Franklin Square, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Pabitri K.


Queens Village, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced HHA/CAREGIVER

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 took care of my dad for over 5 years after he became sick. She's very loving responsible and trustworthy and I had nothing to be worried about while I was working. She gave my DAD a daily SMILE everyday despite his aches and pains until he passed!"

Maya N.

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Shareeda is a caring professional and who will go over and beyond the call of duty. Finding a trustworthy and reliable individual is tough in today's world. Anyone looking for such an individual, Shareeda is your person. You will be happy with your choice. :...

Donny M.

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene, makeup, hairstyles. I do my best to assure...
Drita can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Drita is the most compassionate individual. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and cares for. She goes above and beyond her expectations. I would hire Drita over and over again. Better yet, I would never let her go!! She is a 5+! Beautiful person....

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(7)

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...
5.0
"Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She is reliable, responsible and caring."

Victoria G.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Faith J.


Baldwin, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, transportation, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable."

Nancy T.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & 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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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...
Ishawrah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marie D.


Baldwin, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Competent Nurse's Aide Looking For A Position With The Elderly

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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite 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.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$10-15/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
4.0
"Drita cares about her clients and is very patient. She is a hard worker and enjoys working with the disabled"

Wendy A.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Lawrence, NY

Marcelle H.

5.0

Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.

- Ed F.

Rukminie P.

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. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Kathy C.

3.0

Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have slid to the floor. I also noted she...

- Carma A.

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.

Maya N.

5.0

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.

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