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Special needs adult care in Shortsville, NY

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Denise R.


Shortsville, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loved One….

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I started many years ago with ARC and moved to senior care. I'm a plethora of experience and what I don't know, I'm happy learn. I just love helping people. I love what I do.
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Desirea S.


Canandaigua, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/ PCA For Full-time Or Part-time.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 17 years working with the elderly and disabled. I have come across dementia, Alzheimer's, Ms, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes, to name a few of the bigger ones. I'm kind, empathetic, and I always put your loved ones first. Them being able to stay in their homes happy and healthy are my goals. I enjoy taking them on outings...
Desirea can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Desirea handles getting my mother up in the morning, and is good at getting my mother to do her morning routine, without pushing when it my mother is overly resistant."

Murray T.

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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$26-40/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in the healthcare field for 9 years. I am CPR certified, a nationally certified EMT, and I was a medic in the Air National Guard for 8 years. I have a lot of experience in many parts of the healthcare field from being a CNA to an ER tech and a medic, I feel confident in my skills as a healthcare professional. I have...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Holly A.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked as a TSS for over 8 yrs. I helped with anger management, listening skills, helped parents learn different approaches to communicating and discipline. I worked on building the child's trust along with the family. Many of my clients were on the spectrum. I also have experience working with adults who had disabilities in a...
5.0
"Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services. "

Suzanne M.

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Megan B.


Clifton Springs, NY

$14-25/hr

Patient Mature Young Woman Ready To Help!

I'd describe my personality as caring patient mature I like caring for seniors because they have lived a long life and are full experience and should not have to sacrifice there basic needs of living just because they are older everyone deserves basic human rights I'm looking for a job that allows me to help someone in need...
Megan can also help with: Home modification, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I am CPR certified, a nationally certified EMT, and I have been a medic in the Air National Guard for the past six years. I was a CNA that worked with dementia patients, patients on hospice, and patients with behavioral issues from 2016 to 2019. Most recently I have worked as an ER tech while pursuing my prerequisites to be able...
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Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am employed at the Canandaigua Middle School. I work as a 2 on 1 Aide with 7th grade special needs students. I find this type of work rewarding because I enjoy seeing the progress and accomplishments that the students make. I remind the kids that they can do anything they set their mind to.
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Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/flexible With Hours

Hi my name is Laurie. I have experience working with the brain injury population as well as all areas of disabilities including mental health. I have my own private duty business called Finger lakes Home care coordinator and a DBA listed in Ontario co. for that business. I have over 20 years experience in homecare and case...
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Monica A.


Palmyra, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have several years of experience working with adults with IDD. I am currently an Employment Specialist and I provide supports to individuals to help them obtain and/or maintain employment. I have been providing Employment Services for about 2 years between a couple different agencies. I also have experience as a DSP (Direct...
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Maxine B.


Macedon, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a current teacher's aide at Mary Cariola Center. My experience is mostly with preschoolers with complex needs, but I also have experience with adults with ASD and down syndrome!
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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pleasant And Professional

I am a caring, warm person. I have worked with people all of my life, young and old. My first job was with senior care at 16 at a nursing residential home. I have worked home health aide and with individuals with disabilities. Helping people makes me happy.
Ann can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Michelle L.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My name is Michelle, and I am a home-schooling mom of 5 kids ages 17, 15, 15, 13, and 6. I have a lot of experience with children including babysitting for friends, working in the nursery at our church and at our home school co-op. This has included some experiences with children with special needs such as ADHD and Asperger's...
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Heather P.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and I LOVE to play with a purpose!! I have 10+ years working around ARC Ontario as the Respite Supervisor and for Community Habilitation.
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Terri U.


Victor, NY

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing Personal in-home Care and support for seniors since 2016. I have experience caring for individuals with COPD, diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, lupus, MS and mobility issues. I consider myself to be caring, kind supportive, reliable, responsible and honest. Just a bit about me... I am a mother of 3...
Terri can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Terri supported both my parents who lived with us. She was dependable, compassionate and independent. Terri was flexible in her approach to help my parents' dignity remain in tact. She knew how to not get in a power struggle while at the same time ensured...

Dawn C.

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Terri U.


Victor, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

I Understand.I Have A Son With Autism

Hello! I have a son with developmental disabilities/autism. I know how difficult it can be to find a reliable, experienced person to provide care and support for a loved one. I consider myself , honest reliable, kind, caring and supportive. I am an active, mother of 3 children, I have 2 dogs and a cat... I absolutely being...
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Kathryn T.


Ontario, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout the last 13 years, I have worked with individuals age 4-28 years old with various disabilities in multiple settings including daycare's, nannying, preschools, group homes, general education classrooms, OPWDD assessments, and special education classrooms. I am especially familiar with Autism and have some familiarity...
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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$16-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Leah and I would love to work with your child. I worked in a 12:1:1 classroom for a school year, and that's where I decided I wanted to become a lead teacher. The student I worked with was non-verbal and autistic. I learned how to use an AAC device to communicate with him, and I got a lot of training on...
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Laura N.


Ontario, NY

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide - Personal Care Aide Full-Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a private home care aide for 15 years. I have worked in a variety of environments for example, I have worked as a traveling certified home health aide and a direct care aid in the community homes for the mentally and physically disabled and private home care. I have experience working with a variety of...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Laura is incredibly reliable, competent, and kind. She goes beyond expectations and is always smiling and happy. She has worked for us for the past 3 years and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

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Likando M.


Rochester, NY

$17-23/hr9 yrs exp

I am a resident care aide/ med tech I have been a caregiver for 9 years I have experience with working with people with developmental disabilities, I worked for lifetime assistance as a Direct Support Profession I worked there for about 4 years. I also have experience working with seniors I currently work in assisted living as a...
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Chelsea D.


Lyons, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

I worked for Ontario ARC as a skills instructor and med tech, and also at Hillside Children's Center as a Youth care professional.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Shortsville, NY

Desirea S.

5.0

Desirea handles getting my mother up in the morning, and is good at getting my mother to do her morning routine, without pushing when it my mother is overly resistant.

- Murray T.

Holly A.

5.0

Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services.

- Suzanne M.

Terri U.

5.0

Terri supported both my parents who lived with us. She was dependable, compassionate and independent. Terri was flexible in her approach to help my parents' dignity remain in tact. She knew how to not get in a power struggle while at the same time ensured their safety and well being was secure....

- Dawn C.

Laura N.

5.0

Laura is a kind, caring, responsible reliable caregiver. She took care of my 94-year-old mother for a year and always went above and beyond. She treated her as if she were her own mother. Her professionalism and experience is so incredibly valuable anybody who hires her should be is extremely...

- Care member

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