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60 special needs adult care are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years
Special needs adult care in Merrick, NY
5.0
(1)
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...
I am a caring and active individual invested in creating a safe space for your child to learn & grow!
All About Me:
- Currently pursuing a combined doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology at Pace University.
- Villanova University 2022 grad, majored in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Counseling.
- Work...
Khadijah H.
Merrick, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 25 years of experience working with children between the ages from newborn-20. An experienced professional in working with students with diverse abilities and disabilities. I am dedicated to creating inclusive and supporting learning environments. My philosophy revolves around fostering a sense of empowerment and self...
I have cared for children between the ages of infant to 10 in both in a UPK and group home setting. This includes behavioral intervention, documenting, social skill workshops , and overall self care. I have also ran a homeless shelter for teens and young women with mental difficulties with the inclusion of anger management and...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...
Kristen D.
3.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(2)
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, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
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.
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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 6 months, until he recently passed. Thanks to her dedication, my father was able to stay in his home, with my mom, despite his complete dependence on nursing aides. Marie was warm and goodnatured, and...
Julie J.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"
Nancy S.
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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(4)
"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal care, wound care, hospice care etc. I have experience with all types of conditions with the disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's.
I believe reliability and knowledge is very...
Sal Luis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sal was a seasoned care giver that showed a genuine concern for my special needs brother. He offered professional advice and had good insight. He is honest and reliable. He has a nice family, also in health care and education. Solid guy. "
Care member
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
Monet W.
Freeport, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...
Monet can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Monet is a caring and responsible young lady."
Harold S.
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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, 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
(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, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."
Grace 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, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & 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.
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.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Merrick, NY
Danielle I.
5.0
We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers emotional support. She is calm and...
- Kristen D.
Tarina W.
5.0
She is very professional in her work and definitely 👍 a great salary
- Care member
Marie D.
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.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter
- Nancy S.
Helena H.
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.