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Special needs adult care in Wading River, NY

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Kathleen B.


Wading River, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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I have worked with special needs children on and off for the last 10 years, I am currently employed at a school for autistic children. Although challenging at times I have found this to be one of the most rewarding jobs I have held. I am a patient, loving, energetic and fun person. I seem to bond well with the children I...
I have experience working with elderly and disabled adults/senior as well as kids I enjoy helping them with there daily tasks and becoming independent
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Tasheeya W.


Middle Island, NY

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tasheeya. I am 34 years old. I have been working in the home care field with the elderly population as well as the mentally disabled population since I was 18 years old.
Tasheeya can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Tasheeya has been providing great care for me since August 2023. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful. She has a pure soul and brings a true deal of comfort to my home when helping me. Tasheeya helps with medication showers meals and transportation."

Carol V.

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Christina D.


Middle Island, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Well Versed Companion, Home Health Aide And Care Coordinator Plus Animal Lover All In One!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience supporting and working with elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in various settings. I have provided supports and services in the following settings; private homes, residential ( group homes and nursing homes) and community based settings. I have experience with providing the...
Christina can also help with: Specialized care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She...

Demme M.

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Tyler J.


Manorville, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

For almost a year now I have worked with someone who has a developmental disability and some physical disabilities. I have also babysat since I was 12. Additionally, I was a caretaker for someone with dementia for a short period of time as well.
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Ayishetu O.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.2

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Ayishetu is my name, Responsible Home health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience in the healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-homes support to patients with wide of disability, illnesses or other challenges. Experience in medication, Assistance with daily living,...
Ayishetu can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very professional, experienced, and dependable."

Shelia H.

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Gina G.


Riverhead, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two boys and I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have been taking care of people of all ages for many years now. I specialize in private home care. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and reliable. I can provide excellent references upon request. Please feel free to give me a call, I would love to meet...
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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Direct Support Care Taker Of Adults With Special Needs

I help special needs adults with their daily living from bathing dressing to meal prep and light house work also administer medication CPR and first aid certified through the agency I currently work for Currently looking for evening or overnight positions
Michele can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$17/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

I have many years caring for seniors, 7+ to be exact. I worked in the mental health/special needs field for the last 7 years with adults and elderly with developmental disabilities. I prepared meals, fed meals, dispensed medication, assisted with changes, toileting, dressing and showers/baths. I am familiar with certain...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Clara R.


Middle Island, NY

$18-26/hr

Home Health Care Very Professional Caring Love People

Muy profesional en lo que hago me encanta estar disponible para las personas que necesitan de una muy buena trayectoria laboral
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Thomas D.


Ridge, NY

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

I'm a loving caring person who loves to help others. It started in high school when I took BOCES for my CNA. I worked as an HHA for a year, then came to the mental health field working the medical failage. I gained much experience within my employment with FREE. Transfers, feeding tube, stoma care and carther care just to name a...
Hi! My name is Jackie! I am currently a physical education major at Queens College. I have not ever been paid to care for a person with sorcual needs, but I've taken classes in school and have worked with special needs children in a classroom environment! I would love to help your family!
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Shawn H.


Mastic, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Care Taking

My empathetic nature and patience equip me to provide compassionate care to individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment, tailoring my approach to meet the unique requirements of each person under my care. With a background in understanding diverse needs, I am adept at fostering a sense of...
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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Caretaker

I have many years experience working with people with special needs from preschool age to seniors all types of disabilities and behaviors.
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Nicole F.


Middle Island, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

I have over 10 years experience. I've worked with mentally disabled children and adults at AHRC. I worked as a Teacher's aide and I have been a Certified Nurse assistant for 13 years.
I have done private in home cases for about 5 years. I've done toileting, bathing, food prep, housekeeping, meds, doctor appointments, grocery runs. I've also worked at two health agencies as companion and one of those were for special need individuals . I'm CPR/ first aid certified . I'm very good with kids , I'm a peoples...
I am passionate about providing attentive and compassionate care for individuals with special needs. I have personal experience caring for my 10-year-old brother-in-law, who has autism. Through this experience, I have developed patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to meet his unique needs. I focus on creating...
As a DSP I'm experienced with individuals that have autism as well as other disabilities, im also experienced with aggressive individuals as well as loud and very active.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Kaitlyn M.


Ridge, NY

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced and Compassionate Care Giver

I currently work with developmentally disabled adults for a company called AHRC. I have 8 years experience and really enjoy what I do! I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am also AMAP certified (approved medication administration personnel). I am young, energetic, and compassionate about what I do.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, home modification & more

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wading River, NY

Tasheeya W.

5.0

Tasheeya has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is also very dependable. Tasheeya displays sound judgement and always has a practical and logical approach in all she does. She's very knowledgeable in the field and will always be an asset to whatever she...

- T B.

Christina D.

5.0

Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She walked my sisters dog, cleaned her...

- Demme M.

Ayishetu O.

5.0

Ayishetu gave great care to my mother over the weekend while I was away. My mother is battling Dementia/Alzheimers. Ayishetu is reliable, accountable, professional and experienced. I will hire Ayishetu again and highly recommend her.

- Nadjamy J.

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