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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...
Ishawrah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Pabitri K.


Queens Village, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced HHA/CAREGIVER

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...

Pat H.

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Joel G.


New York, NY

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

CAREGIVER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Hi. I'm Joel. I'm a Filipino. I graduated with the Bachelor's Degree in International Studies. I am a Caregiver/Companion with 3+ years of experience providing heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients and those who have SPECIAL NEEDS. I'm looking to deliver compassionate, service-oriented care and companionship to the...
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Nicole M.


New York, NY

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Nikki, The Balance Of Mary Poppins And Fairy Godmother

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated and booster CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified Yoga Therapist Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Nicole is a great worker and sensitive to the needs and expectations as well as being flexible to be accommodating"

Madeline B.

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Monique B.


Mount Vernon, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Just a little about myself! I have been working with students with autism for over 15 years. My life is dedicated to those who need just a little assistance in life. I will provide a loving and fun environment for any child or young adult , with special needs, that is in my care. I am very reliable and easy going, I love...
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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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Juliet L.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am keen, attentive, caring and personable and very much reliable. With my experience, I have helped people who are disabled, chronically ill or cognitively impaired. I also help older adults who may need assistance. I help with activities such as bathing and dressing and I provide services such as light housekeeping. I may be...
Juliet can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We really we blessed to find Juliet. My father really liked her. She fit right in as if she had known my father a long time. My father is not the most easiest person to work with but Juliet was able to create that bond and understanding right away. Love her. "

Carolyn M.

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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Danielle H.


Bronx, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With Extensive Experience With The Developmentally Disabled

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I began my caregiving journey working in group homes with the developmentally disabled community 11 years ago and since than have furthered my experience in long term care facilities and private Home Care. I have over 2 years nursing home experience as a CNA as well as over 2 years of private home care experience. I have been...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Danielle has been wonderful caring for our mom. Her upbeat, loving and cheerful attitude has lifted mom's spirits in very difficult times. We are so glad to have found her and are forever grateful for her help through the years."

Anja F.

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your All-around Big Guy

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is a gem. He's calm and has nerves of steel. He helped me move my elderly father with dementia from one apartment to another. He was gracious, incredibly patient, and completely rolled with things, even as my father was difficult to manage. He's fantastic!!"

Jill G.

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Adney A.


Bronx, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have a ability to work with all personalities. I have an affection for the elderly in particular since I believe that they are teachers of life. I am a very subdued personalities however, fun loving person. I'm very firm and flexible depending on the situation. I have worked with persons with disabilities since 1990 in a...
Adney can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"When you hire Adney, you get someone who is polite, dependable, caring, honest, respectful and a good team player."

Deborah B.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Angelica L.


Middle Village, NY

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
5.0
"Angie acted as a companion and community rehabilitation worker for my adult daughter that lives with autism. She was kind, honest, and in the end became a good friend of my daughter. I recommend her highly."

Barry H.

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Haley K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...
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Nicole D.


Franklin Square, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...

Lois S.

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Sheima A.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Sheima, I'm a dedicated person with a family of four. I enjoy meeting new people, and finding ways to help them. I have 15 years of experience working with disabled people. I have been successful at raising a family, and I attribute different tasks at once. People find me to be an upbeat, self-motivated team player.
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Nene D.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Longterm Caregiver

Hi my name is Nene. I am a dependable, compassionate, and patient Home Health Aide with over 5 years of experience providing exceptional care to clients with diverse needs. My expertise includes working with individuals with disabilities and aging-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's, dementia, scoliosis, and diabetes, as well...
Nene can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nene is one of the most compassionate individuals that I have ever encountered. She goes above and beyond for everyone. This young lady cared for my 98 year old mother who suffered from dementia full time for three years. Her presence changed my mother’s gloomy...

Care member

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Amanda V.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...

Riley C.

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Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Whitestone, NY

Pabitri K.

5.0

Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry, food shopping, light cleaning, and...

- Pat H.

Nicole M.

5.0

Nikki is smart and sensitive. My mom needs intellectual stimulation as well as exercise and Nikki is great at both

- Care member

Helena H.

5.0

You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless

- Kejahni F.

Juliet L.

5.0

Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during our time of need. Juliet is a solid choice for anyone looking for a very good, empathetic, and caring home care aide.

- Thomas H.

Danielle H.

5.0

Danielle has been wonderful caring for our mom. Her upbeat, loving and cheerful attitude has lifted mom's spirits in very difficult times. We are so glad to have found her and are forever grateful for her help through the years.

- Anja F.

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