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Find special needs adult care in Schenectady, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Schenectady, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years

Special needs adult care in Schenectady, NY

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"My experience with Sonia D. has been very positive. As a care giver, she possesses a number of positive qualities. I find her to be considerate and thoughtful when dealing with my needs. She is medically knowledgeable and helpful with treatments and...

Brian G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Leslie D.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Provide Quality Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...

Colleen K.

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Kayla C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care Aide With Lots Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 15+ years experience in long term/ end of life care. I am committed to providing the best care possible for your loved ones. Certified as a CNA and PCA in the past and currently I am a certified Medical Assistant. I have experience caring for those with dementia / Alzheimer's,...
Kayla can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kayla has a heart of gold and is very dependable, The care and love she gives our mother is beyond a blessing!"

Care member

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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aide / Persons Of All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...
Lisbeth can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!"

Maria K.

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Nina D.


Schenectady, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

My Passion Is To Help The Elderly And Or Special Needs, And Attaining Their Self Worth And Dignity.

I am a kind and compassionate person who has many experience in elder care within the medical and home health care setting. My passion is to help the elderly and or special needs population in attaining their self worth and dignity. I've done much individual care for families that need assistance in caring for their loved one,...
Nina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
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Mary C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for over 30 years. My focus was in special education/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. I also have experience with the geriatric/elder population. I loved my career! Being able to help people is just part of who I am so I would like to continue...
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Georgia K.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Basic Mental And Medical Special Needs Care Provider

All my life I have had a passion for working with special needs children. My youngest brother is speech and developmentally delayed, and I have been working with him his entire life to ensure that he gets the proper care and respect that he deserves--whether it be emotional support and counseling, tutoring in the various...
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Bibi B.


Schenectady, NY

$31-45/hr10 yrs exp

Patient advocacy and support Drug administration Patient monitoring Infection control Bathing patients including tub bath, partial bath, bed bath, and showering Oral care for patients Assisting patients with their personal hygiene, such as male and female perineal care, shaving, nail and hair care and changing clothes Collecting...
Bibi can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Alexa T.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. I have also worked at BOCES. I have a bachelors degree in educational studies and am in graduate school majoring in special education, with a minor in general education.
I was working in health care for 25 years and at a hospital for over 14 years. I'm am now working as a DSP in a day hab facility with kids and adults with different types disabilities and behaviors. I am available at different times throughout the day and more so in the evenings. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out...
Hello , I am Kim I have been a caregiver for over 20 years to many different individuals. I absolutely love what I do, it's my passion. I'm a loving and caring person, also punctual and very hard worker. If you have any questions or interested please feel free to message me. Thank you all.
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Molly B.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Working Within The Field Looking For Part Time Job!

Hello, I'm Molly! I currently work for an agency in the capital district as a Community Service Coordinator. This is a full time position M-F. i love my job! In this role I oversee the Community Habilitation and Respite departments. I am looking forward to working with a great family/individual and building the trust that...
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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I love my job, this is my passion. I...
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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialties in Toxicology and Occupational health; working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs condition persons. My priority at work is centered in: safety, happiness and general wellbeing. Please call me. Mercedes
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Kayla B.


Schenectady, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Enrichment-based Respite Care Provider

Hello! I'm K : ) I've been a professional educator and engaged ally in special education spaces for 16 years. At present, I provide enrichment-focused, relationally-oriented respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. My practice is enrichment-based, meaning I aim to add to a child's...
Hello my name is Carolina I started doing home care helping my grandmother and also my aunt I have more than 10 year experience in home care and other needs love to help others and care like family. and also have house keeping experience and more.
I love kids and elderly people. I'm a peoples person, I love when my clients remember me for providing the best care. My patients love my welcoming smile. Most of my experience is with Alzheimer and dementia patients and its a blessing to come in and they remember my face and sometimes my name. I have had my CNA , PCA , and HHA...
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Alysa B.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

I am currently getting my degree in childhood special education at Suny Geneseo. I have worked in VIP after school programs. I feel very comfortable helping with special needs children or children with learning disabilities. I think being a positive role model is very important and I love being outdoors and staying active!

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Schenectady, NY

Mercedes G.

5.0

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs.

- Cathy O.

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

Leslie D.

5.0

Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a non work day and helped me move...

- Colleen K.

Kayla C.

5.0

Kayla is a great addition to my parent care team. She is very dependable, friendly, and really caring towards my parents. One has dementia and the other has parkinsons, so she is very skilled at providing them the care they need. I would highly recommend Kayla.

- Care member

Lisbeth A.

5.0

I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!

- Maria K.

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Ratings for Schenectady, NY special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Schenectady, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.