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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
4.0
"Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she...

Brian J.

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Melissa N.


Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa is always punctual and she's extremely hardworking. Absolutely reliable with any task. She is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is always eager to help, even after working hours, and her personality lights up the room."

Candela A.

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Brittany G.


West New York, NJ

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.
5.0
"Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always...

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Veronica F.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am An Experienced Caregiver For The Past 14 Years In Health Care Services.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am certified HHA/CNA. I provide services for seniors and people with disabilities in their own homes, maintaining client's high quality of life by providing friendship, kindness, and companionship and social interaction. I have experience with diabetic clients, dementia care, and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Experience in...
Veronica can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, respite care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Veronica is a kind, intelligent and caring person. She helped our family during a difficult time and we are truly grateful for. Any family would be lucky to have Veronica as a caregiver."

Julie M.

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

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Cheyenne W.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

Andre G.

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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, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I'm writing this after being impressed with this care provider. Pratibha has been working with my family for a few months. I'm 100% satisfied with the level of care provided. At this time, Ms. P is helping care for my mother. Ms P has been very kind, patient, and...

Anthony T.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$15-30/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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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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Selma U.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Selma, I've been an home care giver for 6 years now. -My previous experience include: -Providing Companionship, -Taking very good care of the sick and disabled. -Some medical conditions I have worked with: Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, hip replacement/fracture, diabetic, stroke, bedridden, and may...
Selma can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Yocaira A.


Passaic, NJ

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care/ Home Health Aid, Companionship, Available Part Time From 8:30 To 2:00 Pm

I have worked as a Support direct professional, Medical transportation, school bus driver and Home health Aid. I love working with seniors, kids or people with disabilities. I am a very compassionate, kind, respectful and responsable person.
Yocaira can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Yocaira is a dedicated worker and dependable. Also, very good with communication."

Chantal A.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Carla H.

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Marcel O.


Lodi, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Kind And Handy Assistant!

Hello, my name is Marcel and I live in NJ. I have been a farmer and a teacher for all subjects including music teacher/ Health Aid for more than 18 years. I have been a Health Aid/ babysitter for people with disabilities including kids, and adults of all ages including elderly patients. I enjoy helping and working with all age...
Marcel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Marcel to anybody looking to hire him. He is one of the most talented, kind, compassionate and caring person I ever meet in my life. Please give him a chance to work with you and you won’t regret it. If I could give ten stars I would. He is the...

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Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

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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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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Amanda B.


Bronx, NY

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated, honest, sweet, mature and...

- Lavinia M.

Digna U.

4.0

Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she does!

- Brian J.

Melissa N.

5.0

Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience showed through and she was able to...

- Care member

Brittany G.

5.0

Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always interacts with them especially our oldest...

- Care member

Veronica F.

5.0

Veronica is a kind, intelligent and caring person. She helped our family during a difficult time and we are truly grateful for. Any family would be lucky to have Veronica as a caregiver.

- Julie M.

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