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Special needs adult care in Palmer, MA

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Laura K.


Palmer, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

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I like caring for people with special needs because I do shared living for people with developmental disabilities. I have raised a child with severe mood disorder and a child with autism. I am passionate that all people are the same and that those with disabilities should reach their full potential. I have worked in group homes,...
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My husband suffered an acute neurological decline at the beginning of the year. We had to have a plan going forward. Rachel became an integral part of our family caregiver team. She has helped us navigate the ever challenging physical and emotional journey we...

Helen H.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"I was so lucky to have found Rachel. She was sensitive, supportive, reliable and quickly recognized my needs. Rachel provided a calm presence when I was feeling overwhelmed. She is patient, warm, intuitive, empathetic and loving. Rachel has become a very dear...

Cathy R.

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Janet D.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced patient, compassionate Caregiver. Give me a call and let's chat about your needs. Thank you, Janet
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Courtney K.


Wilbraham, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

In high school I took a class working with the special needs students in the school. I remember the first day I went there they were just so welcoming, and it really made me never want to miss a day of school because I loved working with them. I was basically a teachers aid, and I took the class repeatedly in my last three years...
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Edely F.


Ware, MA

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

PCA - Personal Care Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there , I have 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients , so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I worked at a senior living for 4 years where I enjoyed bonding with each resident and becoming their companionship. I...
Edely can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Nicole B.


West Brookfield, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nicole I'm from West Brookfield Ma. I have been working with the elderly and disabled population for over 20 years. I have my CNA License , First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, Behavioral certification. Experience with G tube , colostomy, alzheimers disease, Parkinson, blindness, autism, mental health etc
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Katherine S.


Monson, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello, I am a college student and a assistant director at a day habilitation program in where we care for adults and senior with developmental disabilities. It is very rewarding for me to be able to help others. I will love to be able to help to care for your love ones.
Katherine can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
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Katherine S.


Monson, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I am currently an assistant Director at a dayhabilitation program in where I work with adults and senior with developmental disabilities. I have been working with this population for more than 4 years and it has been a great experience. I would love to help you care for your love ones.
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Alexandria G.


Ware, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Care Worker

I work with the developmentally disabled elderly. I focus on making sure they are getting their daily tasks done and medication is taken when needed.
Alexandria can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Nicole B.


West Brookfield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Nicole I am from West Brookfield Ma. I have worked with developmentally disabled adult for over 20 years, in residential, day program and community settings. I have experience with all aspects of direct care bathing, toileting, feeding, medication administration, vital signs, doctor appointments, documentation,...
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Palonsky M.


Brimfield, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care.

I have experience with personal care of different disabilities, and hospice. I worked for 11 years at associate home care like a certified nurse assistant and home health aide. Also I worked more than a decade with a private client. I managed a household with all needs, transportation, errands, doctors visits, groceries shopping...
Palonsky can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
4.0
"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"

Jim S.

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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/Companion

COVID-CAUTIOUS VAXXED MASKED AND DISTANCED I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care. I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...

Robert U.

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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each. Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community. I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we...

Carol D.

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Amber M.


Stafford Springs, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi , I am currently looking for part time or full time work in senior care . I have been in this line of work for the past 12 years. I love it so much and feel it is such a rewarding job . I have great reference letters from past clients family . I have experience in old age , diabetic care, Alzheimer s, multiple sclerosis,...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

3.0
"relatively punctual, called out frequently"

Christina B.

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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Palmer, MA

Rachel C.

5.0

You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening. Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...

- Lerisa B.

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Kristina S.

4.0

Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed

- Jim S.

Sabrina D.

5.0

Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife recently died. Sabrina is highly skilled...

- Care member

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...

- Robert U.

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