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Tyler C.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun 24 Year Old Male

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Tyler, and for years I have cared for a variety of beautiful individuals all across the spectrum. Growing up with Aspergers, I did not experience the mentorship and support that I needed to thrive. My struggle helped me to develop and resource what I now offer to others: deep, kind, and holistic...
5.0
"Tyler has been an amazing addition to my rental in every regard. I have a son his age on the spectrum, so started Tyler hoping for a good fit in the household and with the business. Well, we have been beyond impressed. He treats every guest with such kindness and...

Rah 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: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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.

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
5.0
"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Hannah B.

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Trishanna W.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Efficient Caregiver.

Hi I'm Trishanna, a special needs caregiver with over 10 years paid experience. I am efficient, patient, punctual, hardworking and a problem solver . Quick thinker in situations that require prompt attention. My credentials are extensive and exceptional. I'm proficient in the field of Cna , pca and Hha . Your family member is my...
5.0
"She was proficient in her words. Very eloquent and knowledgeable."

Peter L.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

3.0

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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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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."

Jerry G.

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Jubilee R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her. She is also reliable and helpful. We appreciate having her help us with our son and also with some...

Debra M.

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Jeadd A.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...
5.0
"Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy knowledge to work on strength and mobility. Jeadd was a...

Judy H.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
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Giselle R.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified trained Nanny with Medical studies as an LPN. I have more than 20 years of experience. I am CPR- AED- First Aid certified in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. I am bilingual English and Spanish. I am also available for late evenings, weekend and date nights with advance notice. I have lots of experience...
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Leandro M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...
5.0
"Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He also assisted my son in performing his physical...

Robert P.

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Elizabeth R.


Passaic, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Trustworthy And Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ yrs private & hospital settings medical experience, I'm comfortable with wound care, medication administration, physical therapy if need and or adjustments with clients. I'm patient, easy going, compassionate, energetic, vibrant, motivated, organized, efficient friendly and comfortable with Pets. Home health license,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. I had a very last minute need that she was able to accommodate. Not only that she was able to prepare meals, care for my disabled dog, run errands, and a variety of other things that I am incredibly grateful for. She’s smart, into...

Care member

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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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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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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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$14-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...

Lindsey L.

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Daria T.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Attentive Professional Caregiver. Psychologist & Teacher By Education, Kind Loving Personality

Hello Dear Parents! I'm Daria, professional in childcare with more than 11 years of experience and great love for kids. I have a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Teaching (I got it not in US). All this years I've been working with children: taking care, helping with pre-school education, psychological help and...
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Pratibha D.


Belleville, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, Mental Health Technician, RN

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working as caretaker I take care of the patients, mostly geriatrics that are unstable to walk and need assistance, patients with dementia, and who have mental illness. I also assist and help patients with special disabilities such as patients with Multiple Sclerosis (patients who are having difficulty walking...
Pratibha can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is very reliable and professional. Works well with individuals with memory impairments, treating them with kindness and compassion. "

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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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Kearny, NJ

Tyler C.

5.0

After meeting Tyler on a dairy farm, I invited him to support a healing retreat outside of Denver entitled, "Humans I Trust : Summer Camp". I say without hyperbole that he was one of the best workers I have ever had. He arrived on time and always with a smile and worked above and beyond expectation....

- Blake R.

Jillene F.

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 Jillene if she is needed to care...

- Joanne I.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!

- Hannah B.

Trishanna W.

5.0

She was proficient in her words. Very eloquent and knowledgeable.

- Peter L.

Lucia R.

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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