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Marlisha L.


Westbury, NY

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

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My name is Marlisha L. I am 25 years old. I have worked with the developmentally disabled population for about 5 to 6 years. I mostly worked in a group home setting where I would cook dinner, do laundry, and light housekeeping work. I am very patient and caring. I love what I do and that's why I've been in the field for so long....
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Janelle E.


Westbury, NY

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I've worked in direct support for individuals with special needs for about 4 years. I've traveled to many homes and helped out with everyday activities such as bathing, eating and administering medications. I enjoy being apart of someone's day and helping make their lives easier! I aspire to make a difference one day at a...
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Sabrina A.


Westbury, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a Full time job as a Manager caring for people who have special needs/ developmental disabilities. I am looking for a part time job to keep me more occupied with my time. I love working in this field, I have been doing this for about 4 years and I enjoy every moment of it. I am also CPR certified and I give meds.
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Bibi A.


Westbury, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver

I'm patient, compassionate and do my best to make people I support feel cared for and comfortable. I have more than 10 years experience working with people with disabilities and seniors I'd describe my personality as positive, reliable and compassionate I like caring for seniors because I feel a sense of satisfaction and...
Bibi can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Marlisha L.


Westbury, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have been working with this population for about 6 years. Before I became a certified nursing assistant, I use to work in a group home setting with patients who had developmental disabilities. I am very patient, compassionate, and caring.
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Hazel T.


Westbury, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Best Caretaker Ever

Love to take care of old young , elderly or disabled . I've been working in this field for over 20 years -worked on all types and kinds of cases just to name a few)-hoyer lifts -tube feedings -amputees -heavy lifting -wheelchair bound -wound care -bed sores -dementia-Alzheimer and any kind of behavioral problems -bed bound or...
Hazel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the level of care Nakeisha provided for my wife. Her professionalism, hard work and caring attitude is unmatched. Nakeisha is as real as they come. She has kindness in her heart that guides her daily....

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Nemesiz A.


Wantagh, NY

$46/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Nemesiz I'm a 34-year-old . I'm honest, responsible, respectful , a multitask and organized. I take my job very serious, my main goal is to make my patient feel comfortable having me around , I will providing them with a calm environment for optimal patient care. I'm proud of all the years of experience that I have in...
Nemesiz can also help with: Personal care, home modification, visiting physician, dementia
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"We were so fortunate to have found Nemesiz,my dad was sent home on hospice and she was very professional she knew exactly how to take care of him, she is a sweet,compassionate person which I highly recommend anyone who hires her will be lucky and she is extremely...

Karin F.

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Faith J.


Baldwin, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Faith cared for my father who had recently been diagnosed with ALS. He progressed very quickly. She also is helping us care for my mother-in-law who is bedridden and has dementia. She has been an absolute gift to my family. She always shows up and is punctual and...

Gail B.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified HHA and caregiver for the past 15 years. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and very trust worthy responsible empathetic and loving. I'm very able bodied and can work superbly independently. Responsibilities include timely intake of medications and organization and doctors visits. I provide overall...
Maya can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden."

Ann P.

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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Monet W.


Freeport, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...
Monet can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Monet is a caring and responsible young lady."

Harold S.

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Monica S.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...
Monica can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and...

Dana M.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$10-15/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"

Nancy S.

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene, makeup, hairstyles. I do my best to assure...
Drita can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Drita is the most compassionate individual. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and cares for. She goes above and beyond her expectations. I would hire Drita over and over again. Better yet, I would never let her go!! She is a 5+! Beautiful person....

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost importance to him and Marcelle executed it with the utmost...

Nadia A.

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Marie D.


Baldwin, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Competent Nurse's Aide Looking For A Position With The Elderly

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 10 years experience caring for the elderly with conditions including dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, diabetes, respiratory problems,...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Marie cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 6 months, until he recently passed. Thanks to her dedication, my father was able to stay in his home, with my mom, despite his complete dependence on nursing aides. Marie was warm and goodnatured, and...

Julie J.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Westbury, NY

Nakeisha R.

5.0

Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and clean. i highly recommend her.

- Care member

Nemesiz A.

5.0

I am a 67-year-old quadriplegic man. Disappointed with agency aides, I found Nemesiz's webpage last April. She was anxious to understand the assignment and get it right. She has worked with me since then and fits the bill exactly. She is professional, attentive and thorough in every detail, never...

- Dennis C.

Faith J.

5.0

I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable.

- Nancy T.

Maya N.

5.0

Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden.

- Ann P.

Rukminie P.

5.0

Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

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