Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Mount Vernon, NY

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...

Lisa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...

Diane O.

Shannon C.

$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

Olivia G.

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...

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,...

5.0

"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to...

Tat B.

Marie L.

White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,

4.0

"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Beth O.

Jennifer P.

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

5.0

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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.

Lanisha S.

Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...

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, companionship, personal care, dementia, transportation & 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.

Yanique W.

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...

Cheyenne W.

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Cheyenne can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

Andre G.

Melissa N.

Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

5.0

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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.

Brittany T.

$10-15/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...

5.0

"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.

Brooke H.

Teaneck, NJ

$20-35/hr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver with over 7 years experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation, and personal care.

Brooke can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification & more

5.0

"Brooke is a wonderful aide, she is able to multitask while focusing on your loved one. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to senior care. You can tell she loves her job ! I would hire her back in a heartbeat !!"

Arlene B.

Amanda V.

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

5.0

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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.

5.0

"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.

Amanda B.

$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.

5.0

"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

Jenine D.

New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

5.0

"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

Laura C.

Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...

Sarah C.

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...

5.0

"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Hannah B.

Drita V.

White Plains, NY

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

4.9

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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: Home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0

"We hired Drita for my late father. She was incredibly caring and showed an amazing amount of patience. When he ended up at the hospital, Drita stayed with him under difficult circumstances especially when we couldn't get there. I can't compliment and recommend her...

Michael F.

Lori E.

Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

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