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I currently work at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for Special needs/Behavioral Issued children.
I started caring for people with special needs when I was in high school. My cousin was diagnosed with Autism at a very young age, I always helped care for him.
Hi! I'm Jasha.... Jae for short. I recently graduated from a Masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis and plan to sit this fall!
I have six years of babysitting/ nannying/ home care under my belt: experience with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, experience with twins, up to four children at a time, and children...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My entire life has been devoted to helping people. I started out working for the school district for 12+ years working as a teaching assistant for special needs children. I then worked for a beautiful woman in her 90's, she had dementia. After that I worked many different jobs with all kinds of people with all kinds of special...
Holly can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is...
Alan A.
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...
Douglas M.
Carmen P.
Fishkill, NY
$29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...
Amanda J.
Katherine P.
Elmsford, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
Gabriella J.
New Fairfield, CT
$17-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gabriella!
I have a lot of experience as a caretaker and nanny for young children. I love being in the helping role for other people. I consider myself a calm, kind and patient human being. I have a flexible schedule! If you have not found anyone yet please let me know.
Sincerely
Gabriella
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I have been a counselor with special needs children and their families for 20 years. It takes a special person to work with special children and I am that person :)
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My name is Elsa I've been in home assisted living for six yers. I enjoy assisting others in need and have helped in almost all aspects of their day-to-day lives. This involves taking them shopping, taking them to doctors appointments, cooking them food and anything else that they need assistance with in the household or outside....
Elsa can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Outstanding dedicated professional.
Off who organized ongoing care for our parents who were very ill but received top notch care"
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Liliana M.
Hopewell Junction, NY
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced working for people with disabilities. Professional, caring, responsible and very patient. Empathetic towards others.
Liliana can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Liliana is such a blessing to my 85 year old mom and I. My mom was very resistant to having anyone come into her home, because she said she didn't need help (she did). Liliana is so gracious, communicative, and friendly that my mom liked her immediately! Liliana is...
Patricia L.
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Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired.
I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."
Joan R.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
Gianina L.
Danbury, CT
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a clinical nurse assistant with experience in special needs. I have experience with cerebral palsy.
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"Works very hard and very hands on. I am a quadriplegic and had the pleasure of working with her for 4 years now, and changed my life completely. Whoever hires Gianina would be very lucky! I wish she would have moved down south with me because she is very good at...
Vicky A.
Pablo R.
Stamford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home.
Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities.
I am a...
5.0
"Pablo is an excellent worker. He's reliable, caring, and full of energy. Pablo takes pride in his work, he's always thinking of ideas to better service his clients. He has a deep understanding of the clients needs and take them very seriously. He's an avid...
Nancy B.
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I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
Claudia G.
Danbury, CT
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development.
Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Rubidia H.
Danbury, CT
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
HiI Am Outgoing, Flexible And Reliable. I Give My One Hundred Percent Everyday For Those I Care For.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A quick summary about myself :)
- I have my Bachelors in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University.
- The way I would describe myself would be kind, patient, compassionate and reliable.
- I have 12 years of experience working in the home healthcare field. I've worked directly with individuals with developmental...
Rubidia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Professional and respectful and caring person. My Mom likes Ruby and looks forward to spending time with her."
Kristen B.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Somers, NY
Holly L.
5.0
Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is there to take her out to the mall or...
- Alan A.
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
- Care member
Sarah M.
5.0
The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a comfort to everyone involved. We...
- Douglas M.
Debbie F.
5.0
Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is so patient with him. Highly...
- Amanda J.
Elsa B.
5.0
I thought this would be the easiest review I would ever write, but it turns out to be the hardest. I don’t think there are enough words to describe my overwhelming gratitude for the care that Yolanda provided to my parents in the last year of their lives. Yolanda was literally a God send. My mom...
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