Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Purchase, NY

I have been working as a One to One Teacher Aide for an 8-year-old Autistic student in a public school district. I enjoy seeing this student progress and smile throughout the day. My passion is assisting this child to be successful in school and in life. I have lots of experience in teaching life skills as this is taught daily.

Lori E.

Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...

5.0

"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Alistair B.

Drita V.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

4.9

(43)

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: Companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Drita provided daily care for my elderly grandmother. Drita was punctual, attentive to my grandmother’s needs, such as preparing meals, grooming, and dressing. Drita was also trustworthy, friendly, kind, compassionate and I recommend her to other families. "

Care member

Iris D.

New Rochelle, NY

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!

4.0

"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Esba P.

Cinthia S.

$18-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Med Tech

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...

Cinthia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...

Samantha G.

Pablo R.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home. Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities. I am a...

5.0

"I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What I love about Pablo is that he treats our clients like family, he makes them feel comfortable, he goes above and...

Jennyfer J.

Drita V.

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.9

(11)

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...

5.0

"Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring...

Laura C.

Marie L.

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

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.

Annette Y.

Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

5.0

(1)

I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.

Katherine P.

Elmsford, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.

Debbie F.

Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...

5.0

"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...

Amanda J.

Elizabeth E.

$50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

5.0

(1)

I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...

Lila K.

$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

5.0

(6)

Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

5.0

"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"

Andres G.

Sarah M.

Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...

5.0

"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...

Douglas M.

Geremias J.

Eastchester, NY

$35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...

Travis T.

Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

5.0

"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

Care member

Jill Z.

$29-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care / Special Needs Care

32+ years in a hospital environment. Licensed radiologic technologist and certified NA I am CPR/BLS cert

Jill can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands

Skills:

CNA

Teresa T.

New Rochelle, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

35 Years Of High-Quality Care

I am a loving, caring grandma of 8 with over 35 years of childcare, 20 years of elder care, and 25 years of experience offering patient care in the dental field. I am punctual, and I offer high-quality, personalized care to clients from birth to 82 years. I work with special needs children and elders. I have experience with...

Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

Bernadette B.

Port Chester, NY

$17-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

I have been a member of a program working with special needs individuals within communities. Some of the buddies that I work with regularly are senior citizens, some of which have begun to suffer from dementia. I have also experienced having to care for elder family members for prolonged periods of time. I have cleaned and...

Bernadette can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more

Carolyn C.

Tarrytown, NY

$20-35/hr

I Love Working With Special Need Adults And Children .