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Find special needs adult care in Merrick, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Merrick, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Merrick, NY

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Faith J.


Baldwin, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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: Dementia, respite care, transportation, personal care, hospice services, errands & 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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Nemesiz A.


Wantagh, NY

$46/hr10 yrs exp

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, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We were so fortunate to have found Nemesiz,my dad was sent home on hospice and she was very professional she knew exactly how to take care of him, she is a sweet,compassionate person which I highly recommend anyone who hires her will be lucky and she is extremely...

Karin F.

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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: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, 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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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Helpful Caregiver

I am an experienced professional who has worked with Special needs population for over 20 years, additionally I have worked with patients with Dementia/CP. I have my own car and I am trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED. I have my own transportation. I graduated with a BA on Psychology from Hofstra University. I am willing to...
Nigeria can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
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Melissa B.


Copiague, NY

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Melissa. I am 47 years old and I am presently working hospital environment . I have had my CNA license for the last 25 years . My license is current and up to date . I enjoy caring for the elderly and people with special needs . I have worked in one nursing home facility for the last 25 years . Two years ago I...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Ashley C.


Elmont, NY

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

I'm a positive and ambitious mother to two boys. For several years, I worked on and off with elderly adults and even adults with special needs. I am certified to administer medication. I have a great time just putting smiles on faces. I just love assisting where I can help someone just navigate throughout the day.
Ashley can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Darling B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Darling and I have 5 years of experience working with kids with special needs, especially with kids with autism. I used to work in a center for kids with autism and I have also worked as a 1-1 aide for families. I'm very patient, understanding and I love to apply my knowledge but at the same time I understand...
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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am currently a Direct support professional for over 3 years and I also do caregiving . I assist special needs individuals with there daily needs. I enjoy helping people to cope with their daily activities. I work with most special needs patients, dementia care, hospice. I am patient , compassionate , dependable and trustworthy...
Lemar can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

A warm, caring and nurturing nanny. Bringing strong passion for children with 10 years experience working for the Dept of Ed. early childhood development and special education. Highly motivated, well organized, with the ability to communicate effectively. Quick thinking with a practical common sense approach to managing...
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Faica C.


East Meadow, NY

$25-40/hr2 yrs exp

Assisted the family with the special care of their daughter who has disabilities Assist the daughter with special needs to perform daily tasks. Provided a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the family during shift Use exemplary time management.
In the summer, I do camp anchor. I volunteer with down syndrome and autistic kids, devoting all of my time to them. I love doing camp anchor because I create relationships that will last a life time.
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Taraanne R.


Hicksville, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Loving, Caring Special Needs Caregiver

Hello My name is Tara! I'm 35 years old. I have 10 years + of experience. I have experience with ages 6 weeks old-teenage years. I have experience with special needs as well. I currently work at Pre School as a Teaching Assistant. I'm looking to supplement my income. I can be flexible with days, and hours. I'm also a former...
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Emma G.


East Meadow, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma. I have been in a Early Childhood Education class for two years. I have learned how to care for children wit special needs and disabilities. Some of my Tamil members have special needs themselves so I am pretty used to a positive environment dealing with children. I have done extra curricular actives such as...
I have worked in home and in a 1:1 ABA setting, working directly with children with autism. I have worked with typically developing children for the past 14 years and children on the spectrum for 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages and ensuring that anything that is important to the parents is implemented at home....
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Nicole D.


Franklin Square, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Being Able To Assist A Family In Need With Love And Kindness

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a 21-year-old sister who is special needs also a mother who suffered a stroke at a young age and diabetic with my father passing away from a long fight with cancer I was the care taker for my family. I am currently working for mandorville manor which is a assisted living for special needs. I love using care. Com I've had...
Hello my name is Yolanda, I love working with children, I have been a babynurse\ nanny for about 8 years, I have 8+ years of experience with children and infants, and children on the spectrum, I am CPR/first aid certified, I am a licensed babynurse, and I also have my 15 hour health and safety training. I am also college...
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Rosa A.


Hempstead, NY

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I have worked for over 5+years with adults with disabilities . I care for them like if it were my family member with respect and care
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I'm an experienced caregiver and health aide and am able to provide services, such as giving medicine, feeding, bathing, and dressing and exercising of disabled people. I worked for a person, who had a stroke and used mechanical lifts and did tube feeding. I am willing to work during night or day. I have a car and pretty good...
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Stephen K.


Floral Park, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Fun And Creative Special Educator

I am a recent college graduate with a license in teaching children with disabilities. I also have worked with kids with disabilities my whole life through my brother with Down Syndrome. I have a lot of experience taking care of him as well as other families with children with disabilities.
Certified home health aid that enjoy working with children , adult , elderly caring for special needs .

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Merrick, NY

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.

Nemesiz A.

5.0

I am a 67-year-old quadriplegic man. Disappointed with agency aides, I found Nemesiz's webpage last April. She was anxious to understand the assignment and get it right. She has worked with me since then and fits the bill exactly. She is professional, attentive and thorough in every detail, never...

- Dennis C.

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.

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