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Anderson L.


Dover, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Mental Health Care/ Direct Support Professional

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Experienced in mental health care, 4 years of group home care. Experienced in aggression, restraining. 4 years of helping care for individuals with mental health disorders. 4 years of medication administration. Additional can cook and clean and help with other household needs. If you have any questions or want to know more about...
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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

4.8

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody cared for my father with Parkinson's on several occasions. She is very friendly, caring and attentive and has a great rapport with my Dad - she is also detail oriented and very thorough with his care. I would unhesitatingly hire Melody again - and...

Lori L.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Genevieve P.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Janet K.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

I have experience with Alzheimer's, Parkinson, incontinent, and OCD patients. I am certified HHA. I have a passion for the elderly and disabled patients. I am very understanding, vibrant, and compassionate.
Janet can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, personal care, dementia
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Janet is an excellent caregiver. She has excellent healthcare knowledge and skills. Janet is compassionate, patient and understanding of the needs of families and their loved ones who require care. Janet cared for my 94 year old father and I knew he was in good...

Barbara N.

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Yanira T.


Boonton, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant For 20 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I facilite the needs of the elderly, disabled and the ill. I will provide excellent references. I will shop, clean, cook and do laundry. I have a valid driver's license and documentation.
Yanira can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Yanira to help me care for my 88 yr old father. He is a very difficult patient, with moderate to severe dementia among other health issues. She is a very caring experienced caretaker. She not only helped my dad with general hygiene and personal care, also...

Mariangela R.

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Blanca V.


Cedar Knolls, NJ

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Available Care Giver For Elderly And Special Needs Children

I have worked for Bayada nurses, also for loving care which are facilities that provide care for elderly, special needs, and hospice patients.
Blanca can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, transportation, errands & more
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Home Health Aide

hi my name is kayla ! I'm a 24-year-old from Rockaway. I graduated from CCM's radiography program in 2021 and currently going back to school full time for radiation therapy. I've had about 10 years of babysitting experience and I have my own vehicle. Throughout the years I have babysat a range of ages so I have alot of...
Kayla can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Michell O.


Wharton, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Mon-Fri DDD Supports Coordinator with trainings and professional experience with adults with special needs. Volunteer experience working as a buddy/leader for adults and children with special needs.
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Maria R.


Montville, NJ

$24-26/hr1 yrs exp

Student Nurse

Hi! I am a student nurse pursuing a pediatrics degree. I have experience with ADL's, medication management, blood sugar administration and more. Would love to connect!
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Mildred M.


Montville, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Job Coach, Life Skills/assisted Living Coach

Hello! My name is Mildred and I am interested in working as a life skills/job coach. I have extensive experience working with developmentally disabled clients whose diagnoses included Down's Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, etc. The capacities in which I have assisted this population include: providing guidance and training to...
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Kimmy H.


Montville, NJ

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I have many years of experience volunteering with children and adults with special needs. I have been a volunteer for Tim Tebow's night to shine for 7 years and have received training through that. I have also volunteered for various other events including parents night out at my church, where parents are able to drop off...
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Dana G.


Boonton, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Extremely Patient And Loving, Knows How To Handle Special Needs Children

I have 4 years experience in caring for special needs children. I worked at the ARC and was a teacher assistant at the Alpha School for a year during my summer breaks in college, from 2012-2014. I assisted the teachers in class leanings, playtime, social activities and class trips. I also cared for an autistic teenage girl in...
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Cheri C.


Parsippany, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Parents, If you are looking for an afternoon tutor a few days a week and you live in the area of Parsippany I would love to help you. I am a high school math teacher with tons of experience with children at all age levels. I have my certification in Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been working with...
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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Your Kid Is My Kid

Hi there, My name is Nicha (from Thailand). I love children. I used to be a volunteer to take care of the special needs children (Down syndrome, autism, developmental delay & Prader-Willi syndrome & children who have emotional problems from separated parents) for 2-3 months at an institute in Bangkok. I have learned from...
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Elyse R.


Rockaway, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Patient, Compassionate Caregiver

I have some experience with children on the Autism Spectrum, and I am hoping to gain more experience with children who have special needs. I am extremely empathetic, adaptive, and patient. I study Human Services and have classes that focus on children with special needs and would love to gain experience and build relationships...
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Liya L.


Butler, NJ

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Care Technician , CHHA

Responsibilities: Responsible for basic health care at home of a disabled and demented brain cancer victim: Bedding, feeding, bathing, food preparation, turning and repositioning, obtaining specimen, vital statistics measurements, assisting in medication usage, providing overall care assistance with ADL's Caring for the...
Liya can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I myself struggle with ADHD so I know how much it takes me to talk with someone who doesn't have anything & I would love to be a safe place for them to talk to with someone who understands
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Janine V.


Stanhope, NJ

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

RN

I worked as a RN for 1, 5 years on a med-surg unit, also on a child psychiatric unit for about a year, plus I have working experience with elderlies from the position as a RN in a nursing home.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Dover, NJ

Melody M.

5.0

Melody cared for my elderly disabled mother on short notice. She was absolutely amazing, very understanding of my mother and kept diligent contact with me every step of the way. I would hire her again in an instant!!

- Gina M.

Maya D.

5.0

Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and cooks without being asked and I have...

- Mia D.

Janet K.

5.0

Janet took great care of my mother for 10 months. She is experienced, dedicated and very caring. She is also a fantastic cook! I had total peace of mind while my Mom was in Janet's care.

- Julie C.

Yanira T.

5.0

I hired Yanira to help me care for my 88 yr old father. He is a very difficult patient, with moderate to severe dementia among other health issues. She is a very caring experienced caretaker. She not only helped my dad with general hygiene and personal care, also with some physical and mental...

- Mariangela R.

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