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I have many years of experience as a caretaker. I have worked as a CNA, home health care aide, and DSP for all ages and degrees of care needed (from newborn to hospice). I have a BS in Anthropology degree and went back to school for a second BS in nursing but left the program after 3 years for personal reasons. Currently, I am...
Hi, I am a well-versed caregiver with over 20years experience. I am certified as a home health aide/PCA with experience in elderly care and special needs. I have reference and I'm open to discuss various schedules if needed any time. Willing to do Perdiem if my schedule allows. I enjoy working with the elderly as I find it...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Mathijs H.
Valley Cottage, NY
$23-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Genuine, Compassionate, And Experienced Male Caregiver
I have 10 years of experience with people of various ages and abilities. I can help with activities of daily living, medication administration, behavioral interventions, driving to appointments, community activities, and more. I am a NY state-licensed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and I use those skills in every...
5.0
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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
1 provide full time elder/companion care, feeding, shopping, companionship. I have worked for a 92-year-old man Monday through Friday 7:30-2:30 p.m. for 5 years until his passing. I am currently working for 2 elder gentlemen with Alzheimer's and have also provided elder care for a disabled man in a wheelchair. In these position...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, companionship, transportation, meal prep & more
5.0
"Mike has been helping to care for my 91 year old father for 6 months. Simply put, he's a GODSEND! My dad isn't the easiest customer, but Mike has slowly, carefully and respectfully built a relationship with him and become his trusted companion. He takes him on...
Gina R.
5.0
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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.
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."
Alistair B.
Katherine P.
Elmsford, NY
$15-20/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.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
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Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Eleanora has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."
Cate K.
Lisa R.
Harrington Park, NJ
$19-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...
Diane O.
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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 .
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I am a dedicated individual with extensive, diversified experience working with developmentally disabled consumers and seniors. As a Day Habilitation Instructor, consumers and I volunteered delivering meals to home-bound seniors. We also assisted with food shopping, laundry care and light housekeeping duties. I served as a...
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
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"I've known Lisa for 25 years, Lisa is a very hard working, patient and responsible woman, Lisa and I worked together at a home in intermediate care facility where we took care of mentally disabled adults. Lisa started out as a residence counselor providing direct...
Niza S.
5.0
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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...
Melissa F.
Monsey, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Melissa and I'm a compassionate caregiver with extensive experience working with individuals with special needs. I specialize in providing personalized care to help those I work with live more fulfilling lives. I'm CPR and first aid certified and has a flexible schedule to fit your family's needs.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia
During my short career as a caregiver I have worked with clients with special needs, and my duties where to assist them with cognitive activities, exercise and also preparing of light meals. I have also had a case of a client recovering from an accident in which I have managed to help the client have their daily exercises, meals...
Maanda can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:
CPR
Hiba A.
Spring Valley, NY
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature & Experienced With Individuals Who Have Special Needs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a recently retired Case Manager for families receiving services from OPWDD. I am an extremely patient, caring woman who is trained and knowledgeable of various special needs, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
At this time I have part time availability to...
I have been a special education teacher for six years. I am patient, kind, sensitive to needs of others.
Kimberly C.
New City, NY
$17-22/hr
Educator and child care provider for 5+ years. Working with children as young as 2 months old to 10 years old in multiple settings. My extensive experience with disabilities came from a non-profit school. I have since then continued building my experience as I have recently started caring for a child who I help throughout her...
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Valley Cottage, NY
Michael D.
5.0
Mike has been helping to care for my 91 year old father for 6 months. Simply put, he's a GODSEND! My dad isn't the easiest customer, but Mike has slowly, carefully and respectfully built a relationship with him and become his trusted companion. He takes him on outings, out to eat, to appointments...
- Gina R.
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.
Lori E.
5.0
Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills.
- Alistair B.
Travis T.
5.0
I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...
- Care member
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
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