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Sara S.


Harrison, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I took care of my grandma who passed away when she was 95yo, she used to live with me and sometimes when she had to stay at hospital I used to stay there with her. Also my mom had a rare disease so I took care of her at the hospital
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Dee J.


Staten Island, NY

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...
Dee can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Dee was a caregiver for my sister in an assisted living facility. I was extremely pleased with the services she provided and with her characteristics as a caregiver. Above all, Dee is a professional. My sister is a very difficult person to care for. She has a...

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, visiting physician, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very professional, warm, and friendly but most of all, she...

Giselle B.

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Warren N.


East Orange, NJ

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

James T.

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Reyna C.


Jersey City, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...

Wanda P.

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Sulman C.


Secaucus, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello everyone, My name is Sulman I'm a Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have worked as a caregiver for the past 10yrs working with adults and children. I have experience working with adult patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and physical disabilities. Helping them with their activities of daily...
5.0
"Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional skills and a genuine love for what she does. Her dedication to sensory and developmental play has not only been enriching for...

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Madalyn C.


New York, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

I have a genuine passion for caring for elders and those in need of assistance. I have personal experience caring for my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer's and later became disabled, requiring a wheelchair. Additionally, I have volunteered at nursing homes, providing care for several individuals. I find fulfillment in...
Madalyn can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"If you are looking for someone to care for your loved one with care, love and patience i would highly recommend Madalyn. She was amazing with my mother. She got my mom out of bed and took her outside to Central Park for some air. My mother hasn't went outside ever...

Casie S.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

3.0

(1)

I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Rebeca C.

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Leonila O.


Nutley, NJ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a medical knowledge background and well experienced in providing proficient and efficient health care with compassion, respect, and love. I enjoy working with senior citizens and people with disabilities, providing to them all the care they need covering all aspects of their life to keep them comfortable and safe like...
Leonila can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful addition to any family. Compassionate, kind, knowledgeable. She gave her all for my Mother and I wouldn't have been able to get my Mom back on her feet without her! Would highly recommend"

Stacy S.

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Eka B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

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Jillene F.


Lodi, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...

Joanne I.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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Cristina G.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Seeks To Work One On One With A Family

I have worked in an inclusive preschool setting for about seven years now in the city of Newark. During this time, I have been able to teach and connect with typically developing learners along with learners that may need extra attention. I am currently transitioning into Nanny work but am looking to work part time with a Family...
5.0
"Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match. "

Melissa P.

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Valerie C.


Belleville, NJ

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
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Anny G.


Bayonne, NJ

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"Anny is a very smart , caring , loving person ! She enjoys working with children of all ages . Anny is punctual and a very responsible person . You will love her as a caregiver !"

Geraldyn F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

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Sarah R.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

CNA

I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Margaret A.


Newark, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Margaret is an excellent home health aide who always goes above and beyond the call of duty"

Amanda P.

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Nicole M.


New York, NY

$32-48/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: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Harrison, NJ

Dee J.

5.0

Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the needs of the family. Dee has a great rapport with my parents, especially my father, who suffers from lewy body dementia. She just knows how to...

- Diana H.

Andrea F.

5.0

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Warren N.

5.0

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Reyna C.

5.0

I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were very lucky to have found Reyna. She...

- Wanda P.

Sulman C.

5.0

Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional skills and a genuine love for what she does. Her dedication to sensory and developmental play has not only been enriching for our baby but also incredibly fun...

- Care member

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