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

$8-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced EMT

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I am an EMT from NYC. I am new to spring. As an EMT I have over 4 years of experience working with the elderly and patients with disabilities. Most importantly CPR/ FIRST AID & AED trained. I also have experience as an art instructor and like to refer to art as a form of therapy 9/10. I am genuinely looking forward to...

Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning

Maxine C.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

5.0

"My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult,...

Carla B.

Pabitri K.

Queens Village, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced HHA/CAREGIVER

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...

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Home Health Aide

5.0

"Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...

Pat H.

Bellie T.

Elmhurst, NY

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your All-around Big Guy

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...

5.0

"Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds...

Shpresa B.

Brittany G.

West New York, NJ

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.

5.0

"Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always...

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Jennifer E.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia, hospice services, specialized care & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Jennifer has spent two years working as a in home caregiver for my grandfather. Our family couldn't have been more happier with her work ethics. My grandfather and family was quite fond of Jennifer. unfortunately we weren't in need of the services any more....

Kadine C.

Natia N.

$35/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

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I have a Medical degree. Physical Therapy. I Have an experience of 10 years working as a caretaker , caregiver, companion. Care for cancer, diabetes, , Alzheimer's, dementia, blind care , stroke, hospice, surgery, oxygen, disability. I am diligent, responsible, sociable.

Natia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more

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Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"She is absolutely amazing. She took care of our Dad so well — he was incredibly fragile and yet still all there, and she completely understood that. She was super smart and observant, totally hands on and yet gave us all room to be with him as family. She became...

Care member

Catherina D.

$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherina. I'm available to care for your love one's. I have experience working with client with different needs and care.

Rukminie P.

Flushing, NY

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.

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"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

Jeadd A.

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...

5.0

"Jeadd is an employee who is a quick learner, cool, calm, collected and able to do the job on time and does not need any further instructions to do what is needed to be done. He is surely going to be an asset wherever he will be."

Danell C.

Josep D.

Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...

Claire A.

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

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"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

Marcelle H.

Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...

Marcelle can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

Ed F.

Helena H.

Queens Village, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...

Helena can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

Jennifer F.

Middle Village, NY

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...

Jennifer can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...

Jodi D.

Iyanna B.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

5.0

(4)

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.

Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

5.0

"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

Melissa N.

Astoria, NY

$17-25/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 was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...

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Julian D.

Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Heavy Scientific And Clinical Background

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...

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"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...

Elizabeth B.

Madalyn C.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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