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

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Over the past 15 years I have worked with different families who needed someone to care for their older relatives along with teens/adults who have different disabilities. I would describe my personality as generous, optimistic, and courteous. In my spare time, I like to exercise, cook, and sometimes plant. My skills...

Sandra can also help with: Hospice services, home modification

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Sandra was wonderful and caring during the short time she worked with my father before he passed away. She was always good about communication and my father liked her very much, as she was able to be warm and attentive in a low-key way he appreciated. We were...

Rebecca L.

Laurie A.

$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.

Melissa F.

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

New To This App

5.0

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa. I have experience in caring for the elderly and I enjoy doing so! My responsibilities included meal preparation and feeding, grooming and dressing, toiletry assistance, and medication administration, and wound care, making appointments and transport to and from, ran errands, and taking Blood Sugar. I provided...

Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"Melissa was fantastic! A kind and caring person, everything you would need in a caregiver. I would highly recommend her and would rehire again. She will be missed."

Joann C.

Eliza O.

$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...

Bellie T.

Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Career

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...

Bellie can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

Olawale E.

Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...

5.0

"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified HHA and caregiver for the past 15 years. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and very trust worthy responsible empathetic and loving. I'm very able bodied and can work superbly independently. Responsibilities include timely intake of medications and organization and doctors visits. I provide overall...

Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden."

Ann P.

Tiasha R.

Bronx, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

5.0

(1)

Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...

Kerry T.

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(2)

I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

5.0

"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of...

Lewis T.

Nino M.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Nino, also known as Nina, and I'm a certified HHA with over 24 years of experience. Additionally, I've worked as a nursing assistant and phlebotomist at a clinic. I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients with various illnesses and disabilities, I adeptly navigate any challenging situation. I speak fluent...

Nino can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Nina has been an exceptional caregiver for my mom for nearly a year, providing invaluable support during a challenging time when my mother's health was poor and she required daily assistance. We found Nina through a website, and upon learning of her previous...

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Julie C.

Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Julie And I'm A Compassionate Caregiver.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julie and I'm a really trustworthy and kind person. I have 15 years of expertise as an HHA who loves and cares for the elderly. I'm ready to put in days, nights, and even weekends so that the elderly will get the care they need including bathing and feeding. I have experience rotating and repositioning older...

Julie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Julie is THE BEST. She cared for both my parents as a weekend caregiver. Engaging, loving, caring. So many words describe this true angel on earth. Unfortunately for us, we needed a live-in situation and Julie at other obligations with the family she works...

Richard A.

Reyna C.

Jersey City, NJ

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...

Reyna can also help with: Visiting physician, home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...

Wanda P.

Jennifer P.

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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.

Adrianna J.

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Help

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since a young age I have been around those that have taken care of special needs children and adults. My grandmother and mother have always shown special interest in those with special needs, and have provided the best care possible. Now that I have found myself searching for a more meaningful way of life, I have chosen to...

5.0

"Adrianna is a very reliable, communicative caregiver. She spends time mentoring my young adult son with special needs and she's great. We both get along with her personality. She's naturally easy going but very compassionate! She is a true find!"

Kim R.

Kathy C.

South Ozone Park, NY

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Patient & Loving Caregiver

4.7

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus. Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation. I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age. I have the Ability to...

Kathy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0

"Kathy provided incredible care to my great-aunt when she was in her 90s, and I would recommend her to anyone. Kathy is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly patient. She showed impeccable judgment and problem-solving skills, anticipated challenges, and did all of her...

Nathan B.

Daria T.

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Attentive Professional Caregiver. Psychologist & Teacher By Education, Kind Loving Personality

5.0

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Hello Dear Parents! I'm Daria, professional in childcare with more than 11 years of experience and great love for kids. I have a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Teaching (I got it not in US). All this years I've been working with children: taking care, helping with pre-school education, psychological help and...

Cheyenne W.

Bronx, NY

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

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

Andre G.

Yanique W.

$17-25/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...

Sarah C.

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

5.0

(2)

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.

Uelton D.

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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