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Special needs adult care in Somers, CT

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Elizabeth M.


Enfield, CT

$17-24/hr

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I have been a teacher for 7 years. I have experience in general and special education. I enjoy working with children of all abilities.

Alicea G.


Springfield, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders And Meal Prep.

Personal Care Assistant with over 10 years experience caring for geriatric and disabled patients. Outgoing, resourceful, and compassionate with skills in companionship, and daily living support. Passionate about patient quality of life.
Alicea can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wanda L.


Springfield, MA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Cared For Special Need Pre-k Students To And From School

I made sure children were safe and comfortable to and from their school. I provided them with their seat belts and any tissues for their running noses. I always entertained them when needed.

Joan C.


Tolland, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Care Giver Available

I have 35 years of experience in the health field. Caring for people with various disabilities including Alzheimer, Parkinson, Dementia, brain injuries and Hospice Care. I enjoy helping others and knowing that I can make a difference in improving ones quality of life means everything to me.
Joan can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Rita L.


Tolland, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

10 years experience working with the elderly and disabled. I find it personally very rewarding and gratifying to help make someone's day/night a little bit easier and to alleviate some of their stress.
Rita can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to...

Tonya D.

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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

4.4

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was fabulous in every way! I felt safe and listened to. She was thoughtful and smart! I hold her in high regard!"

Stefani E.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am pursuing a Nursing degree and when caring for my clients, I have always had a positive attitude and cared for them like they were my own family member. Being a patient individual is a quality that I have and I enjoy helping them in any way possible. With over 20+ years of experience caring for people of different...
Leandra can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is the best. Very thoughtful, friendly, and dependable. She has immeasurably improved the quality of my life."

Emily H.

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Pamela S.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid And Personal Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

30 years of experience and dedication providing a wide variety of health aid services. Proven expertise providing geriatric care, as well as care to those with physical and mental disabilities. Care and personal references supplied upon request. I have clean background and motor vehicle history. Looking forward to hearing from...
Pamela can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Pamela is a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate caregiver. She has helped my 89 yr old male relative recuperate from a three week hospital stay. Pamela is also flexible as far as work hours to fit his schedule."

Cathy R.

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Julie P.


Willington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Elderly

I have 20 years of experience with working with the elderly and people with traumatic brain injuries. A lot of my experience is with people with Alzheimer's dementia. I was a caregiver for my father who had vascular/Alzheimer's dementia that progressed very rapidly. He passed away almost 2 years ago and we miss him very much. I...
I used to work as a special cares counselor at a YMCA day camp. I also have a younger sibling with special needs. I have had experience working with children with Angelman Syndrome, children on the Autistic spectrum and children with cerebral palsy. Although I have not worked with adults in the past, I am comfortable working...
I'd describe my personality as Friendly, kind, and compassionate. I started caring for people with special needs when I was right out of high school when I started working in the health care field. One thing you should know about me is I am a caring person and will give the best care the I can. My skills include...
I would love to work in that position, helping with special needs. I have no problem doing it what ever is you need I can do it
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Michelle L.


Granby, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Provider Available

Hi, I have a ton of experience with special needs children. I was a Spec. Ed. Para at the Public Schools for 2 years, and I am currently a Para for a little boy with intense disabilities at an Early Learning Center. I have A. B. A. training, and have worked very closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech...
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Fridah G.


Bloomfield, CT

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Private Home Health Aid Available Full-Time

I am a 46-year-old with a certificate in Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide. I Have experience in taking care of clients with Alzheimer, Dimentia, wheelchair bound, mobility, incontinence issues, medication, hoarding and more. I am very passionate about caring for the elderly and those with special need as I feel it's not only a...
Fridah can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kevin W.


Manchester, CT

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Living Skills Trainer

I have experience working with different individuals of all ages and needs. From the mentally challenged to ABI/TBI. Performing various task like transport to doctors' appointments, handling finances, personal care, using a hoyer lift with certain individuals that required it. I have worked with individuals who required the use...
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Brenda R.


Indian Orchard, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Companion/Homemaker

Medical Assistant/Receptionist Experienced in providing quality patient care. Skilled in phlebotomy, OB/GYN, geriatrics & pediatric care. Able to learn new tasks and concepts quickly and efficiently. Certified in CPR/First aid. Bilingual in English/Spanish. SKILLS Vital signs Electrocardiogram Sterilization techniques Patient...
Hello! My name is Laurel G. I am currently and occupational therapy assistant. I work in skilled nursing but I have experience with cognitive/physical delays, autism, memory loss, and some experience with CP.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Somers, CT

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Rachel C.

5.0

You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening. Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...

- Lerisa B.

Leandra S.

5.0

She is the best. Very thoughtful, friendly, and dependable. She has immeasurably improved the quality of my life.

- Emily H.

Pamela S.

5.0

Pam has been so caring with my dad and we deeply appreciate her hard work, kindness and patience with all of us!

- Karen G.

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