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Special needs adult care in Rensselaer, NY

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Alyssa V.


Rensselaer, NY

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

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I'm patient and able to over come difficult situations. I love to help people to make the world a better place
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Kelly R.


Rensselaer, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Senior/Persons With Disabilities Caregiver

I am a compassionate, reliable and patient caregiver. I am a currently certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant who wants to help you/your loved one live their best life at any age. I will assist with all activities of daily living as well as provide transport and companionship when needed.
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping One Person Might Not Change The World, But It Could Change The World For One Person

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver with 20 years of experience with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hospice, dementia and companion care as well. I have also worked in the human service field for 8 years so have allot of experience with different physical and mental disabilities. I love being a caregiver because you can make an enormous...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Angie is very caring and attentive she's very outgoing and she follows her schedule she was even able to get my grandfather to eat his vegetables she's very compassionate and she had a great relationship with my grandfather while she was taking care of him I would...

Care member

I am a fun loving energenic LPN with 24+ years experience . I started my own business in 2021 and have experience working with individuals with both physical and mental disabilities along with patients with Alzheimers and Dementia . I have experience working as a LPN Supervisor in a home health agency setting along with...
Shelly can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I've worked with Shelly and known her for many years. She's a very knowledgeable and very kind hearted Nurse that treats her patients as if they were her family members. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. Everyone that Shelly has taken care of or is still...

Care member

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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Have A Place In My Heart For People With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the human service field sense I was 18 and prior to that growing up my family always worked in that field also grew up helping take care of my grandfather who had a sever brain injury and behaviors. This field comes natural to me and something I am compassionate about. I also have a 6-year-old who's disabled and...
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Judith H.


Glenmont, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Semi-retired, Educated, Compassionate Woman

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with children and adults with disabilities, people with mental health issues, and the elderly including people with Alzheimer's. I have an excellent rapor with the individuals I work with and their families. In addition to being kind, compassionate, patient and understanding, I have many other skills. If you speak...
Judith can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Judy has taken excellent care of my 98 year old mother. She is respectful, pleasant and attentive to her needs. Judy is flexible with the schedule and complies with any thing we ask of her. We will keep her with mom for as long as Judy can stay."

Donna B.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience as a care giver for the elderly and disabled. I am experienced in first aid, CPR, g-tube feedings, wound care, medication and insulin administration. My care ranges from companion to hospice care. I also provide transport, light housework, food prep, errands and medication management. If you...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her performance. She is well qualified, professional, compassionate, always ready to help, always able to get competent fill-ins...

Doris K.

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Shaeisha F.


Troy, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bundles Of Care ,caregiving Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aide with 10+ years experience delivering compassionate caregiving specializing in caring for elderly, person suffering from illness, and those with disabilities. Adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot care for themselves , and those who require a more intense level of patient care . ,...
Shaeisha can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shaeisha was amazing, she goes above and beyond. Very Reliable, we would definitely recommend her and rehire her."

Kerrol C.

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Mariama C.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm reliable, patient, respectful, responsible & very hard working person. I've have worked in the medical field for more than 10 years now. Helping & Taking care of the elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer or disability have always been my passion. Helping them with their activities of daily living ( bathing or...
Mariama can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Mariama has been taking care of my husband for the last year. She is reliable, caring and knowledgable…such an asset to our care team!"

Care member

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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
Nashanti can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Samantha T.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have experience with people ages 8-30. I know basic sign language and have experience with assistive technology. I currently work with St. Catherine's Center for Children where I assist Guilderland High School Special Education students with pre...
I have worked with several individuals with special needs. These needs ranged from young children with learning disabilities all the way to seniors with physical and mental disabilities. I am also in a master's program and have experience in education. I have a passion for taking care of others, learning from them, and working...
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Marissa S.


Selkirk, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Reliable Care Services

Hi. I have been a caregiver for several individuals with developmental delays, add/adhd, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Down syndrome, etc.. I love taking care of others. I work as for the chatham Ny school district and have had much experience helping young ones with delays, Down syndrome and the like to work with others, learn, play...
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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...
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Harmoni F.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I have 3 years of working in a hospital and assisted living setting (with people with developmental disabilities). Certificated Patient Care assistant
Harmoni can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Tranice C.


Watervliet, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed PCA/HHA

I'm 25 years old I have 5 years of PCA/HHA experience, I've worked in private and group home settings with individuals with disabilities of all kinds. Very organized and attentive, I have experience with all kinds and age groups I'm a night owl overnight hours are usually best for me but I work with all availability . Looking...
Tranice can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Angelina P.

5.0

Angie always came with great sense of humor and a story. She would really do anything necessary to help me. I enjoyed the time with her. She was always punctual and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help and support.

- Care member

Shelly F.

5.0

Shelly provided exceptional care for my grandfather, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his well-being. Her compassion and dedication were evident in every interaction, creating a nurturing and supportive environment that significantly improved his quality of life. Shelly's warm and engaging...

- Elisabeth D.

Judith H.

4.0

Judy is a highly competent, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver. She helped our mother with rides, reminders, and much more. During this period, our mother (who is not an easy client) gained strength and health as a result of the regular outings that Judy managed to take her on for fresh...

- Care member

Marisa W.

5.0

My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Lindsey A.

Cynthia T.

5.0

Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys spending time with Cynthia. I...

- Matthew F.

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