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

$36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nikki, The Balance Of Mary Poppins And Fairy Godmother

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated and booster CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified Yoga Therapist Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...

Nicole can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"Nikki is smart and sensitive. My mom needs intellectual stimulation as well as exercise and Nikki is great at both "

Care member

Sheima A.

Springfield Gardens, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Smile

5.0

(2)

My name is Sheima, I'm a dedicated person with a family of four. I enjoy meeting new people, and finding ways to help them. I have 15 years of experience working with disabled people. I have been successful at raising a family, and I attribute different tasks at once. People find me to be an upbeat, self-motivated team player.

Ishawrah J.

Cambria Heights, NY

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...

Ishawrah can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Sheima A.

Springfield Gardens, NY

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...

Sandra C.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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: Home modification, hospice services

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.

Eka B.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

5.0

(1)

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

Nene D.

$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Longterm Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hi my name is Nene. I am a dependable, compassionate, and patient Home Health Aide with over 5 years of experience providing exceptional care to clients with diverse needs. My expertise includes working with individuals with disabilities and aging-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's, dementia, scoliosis, and diabetes, as well...

Nene can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Nene is one of the most compassionate individuals that I have ever encountered. She goes above and beyond for everyone. This young lady cared for my 98 year old mother who suffered from dementia full time for three years. Her presence changed my mother’s gloomy...

Care member

Gisel R.

Bronx, NY

$21-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very close with my grandparents and I help out with whatever they need. I've worked with 60-90-year-olds who've had early stage Dementia and/or Alzheimer's, with any Disability and helped through recent surgeries. Did some light cleaning, meal prep, Errands and kept company. I am pet friendly! I would love to help out with...

Gisel can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands & more

5.0

"Gisel has been working with my aunt now for about 3 years, she has been asked to help with multiple tasks and she is always reliable and dependable. She has become family. I rely on her a lot since I travel and back forth from NY to FL and its been comforting that...

Harriette L.

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: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"Melissa is warm and personable and gave great care to my 89 year old mother who has Alzheimer's and is mostly immobile. She was very professional, knowledgeable and also engaged my mom in conversation which my mom really needs. She prepared her good meals, did...

Marguerite H.

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...

Madeline C.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

5.0

(1)

I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....

5.0

"Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the job excellently. She is flexible and adaptable. She worked with a variety of abilities and was able to modify...

Susan K.

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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable,...

Jane B.

Olawale E.

Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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

"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Stu C.

Nabila N.

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Have Experience With My Special Needs Son

5.0

(1)

I am a mom of an autistic boy. I understand what you feel as a parent. I can help you.

5.0

"Nabila is very nice,sweet,creative and friendly person.. happy and smiling all the time..talking to her will give you a positive energy... When it is come to kids she is very worm and lovely ..like a second mom I know her since my first baby born 7 years...

Karima E.

Haley K.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...

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

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Maya was an excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. She always showed up early and she was very dependable. She was able to provide wound care, operate a Hoyer lift and handle all my mother's needs in a caring and competent manner. She was very well...

Lori G.

Sherolyn T.

Maspeth, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Aid On Call

5.0

(6)

Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 20 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes, private homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist...

Sherolyn can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help me with my mother also. I would recommend her to...

Pablo S.

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.

Andre T.

Astoria, NY

$24-36/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field

Nino M.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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