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60 special needs adult care are listed in Riverhead, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years
Special needs adult care in Riverhead, NY
Hello, my name is Deiby, I am 23 years old, and since. I finished working as a babysitter from Tuesday to Saturday for two beautiful children, ages 3 and 9, whom I helped daily get ready for school, feed them, and do recreational activities. The 3-year-old boy had a special disability. he is taken to therapy once a week, and...
5.0
(1)
In addition to caring for 3 Grandparents and my Mom during illnesses, post surgeries, from 2013-2008 I was a
Direct Care Counselor, caring for mentally disabled adults, providing personal care,
hygiene, health, happiness and well being.
I was also Activities Coordinator-Head Teacher in a Sensory Classroom of 12 Individuals...
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family...."
Myles T.
Jla R.
Calverton, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Jla, Im 23 years old and providing care and nurturing has always been a part of who I am. I am very outgoing, patient and kind. I have early life experience as well as plenty of experience working with the elderly and special needs adults with dietary restrictions, medications, wheel chairs and wheel chair...
Jla can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have raised 2 children, now adults. I have been a Special Needs Teacher for private schools for children as well as a Teacher of mentally/physically disabled adults. I am a Home Health Aid for Elderly/Medically Infirmed clients
I was born to be a caregiver. Resume upon request.
Tiffany M.
Wading River, NY
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working with elderly and disabled adults/senior as well as kids I enjoy helping them with there daily tasks and becoming independent
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
Chynel can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, responsible, and energetic CNA with over 20 years experience. I've worked in nursing homes, hospitals and private care, caring for the elderly and disabled of all ages. I'm now using my experience to be a companion care worker as well. I truly love working with people and helping them live their lives to the...
Nina can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nina is confident, professional and very caring. She's been with us for a week thus far, during the most critical time following the release of my 91-year-old mom from the skilled nursing facility where she had been for two months. She has helped me to organize as...
Sophia C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Highly professional
Great personality
Hard working "
Sharon Q.
Ayishetu O.
Mount Sinai, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Ayishetu is my name, Responsible Home health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience in the healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-homes support to patients with wide of disability, illnesses or other challenges. Experience in medication, Assistance with daily living,...
Ayishetu can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very professional, experienced, and dependable."
Shelia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tasheeya. I am 34 years old. I have been working in the home care field with the elderly population as well as the mentally disabled population since I was 18 years old.
Tasheeya can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tasheeya has been providing great care for me since August 2023. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful. She has a pure soul and brings a true deal of comfort to my home when helping me. Tasheeya helps with medication showers meals and transportation."
Carol V.
Felicia C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
Christina D.
Middle Island, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Well Versed Companion, Home Health Aide And Care Coordinator Plus Animal Lover All In One!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience supporting and working with elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in various settings. I have provided supports and services in the following settings; private homes, residential ( group homes and nursing homes) and community based settings.
I have experience with providing the...
Christina can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, specialized care & more
5.0
"Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She...
Demme M.
Alyssa R.
Moriches, NY
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've worked special needs as well as dementia and Alzheimer's patients. My duty's include meal prepping , laundry, light house keeping , bathroom assistance as well as errands and much more!
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Karen R.
Southampton, NY
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 53-year-old married mother of three. I have taken care of special needs children and adults for 20+ years. I also took care of my handicap sister and my mother with dementia before having to place them in a nursing home. I am available weekdays
Karen can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I have many years caring for seniors, 7+ to be exact. I worked in the mental health/special needs field for the last 7 years with adults and elderly with developmental disabilities. I prepared meals, fed meals, dispensed medication, assisted with changes, toileting, dressing and showers/baths. I am familiar with certain...
Alexis can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
I started out as a home health aid over 12 years ago. I am currently a LPN. I absolutely love caring for others. I've worked with so many different individuals with different stories including senior, children and those with special needs. But facilities and/or communities arent the right fit for me. There arent many things I...
Dyshonia can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Samm. I am a Special Education teacher. My availability is based on a teachers schedule, so I am available summers, weekends, and days off from school. I am looking for a Mary Poppins-type position. There is potential for this to continue during the school year but it would have to be after school, on weekends, and...
Juan Carlos L.
Coram, NY
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting.
Muy profesional en lo que hago me encanta estar disponible para las personas que necesitan de una muy buena trayectoria laboral
Viviane C.
Sag Harbor, NY
$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Viviane, I am 47 years old and have been working as a elderly caregiver throughout my college years in my home country of Switzerland.
I moved to the US 24 years ago. I have worked for a family in East Hampton taking care of their elderly parents. I am looking for night shift work as my kids have gotten older....
Viviane can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Riverhead, NY
Elizabeth T.
5.0
Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family....
- Myles T.
Chynel W.
5.0
I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me
- Care member
Nina N.
5.0
Nina is confident, professional and very caring. She's been with us for a week thus far, during the most critical time following the release of my 91-year-old mom from the skilled nursing facility where she had been for two months. She has helped me to organize as well as teach me how best to...
- Sophia C.
Kelly M.
5.0
Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't believe). My aunt saw her as a friend...
- Adam S.
Ayishetu O.
5.0
Ayishetu gave great care to my mother over the weekend while I was away. My mother is battling Dementia/Alzheimers.
Ayishetu is reliable, accountable, professional and experienced. I will hire Ayishetu again and highly recommend her.
- Nadjamy J.
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Adult Care in Riverhead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.