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Opal M.


Totowa, NJ

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

NJ Licensed Registered Nurse

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Loving, patient, caring, compassionate Registered Nurse with many years experience caring for patients across the life span with varied medical diagnoses & conditions. I take pride in providing the highest quality care.
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...

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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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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: Transportation, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

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

James T.

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Cerona V.


Pequannock, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

In-Home CARE-giving To Assist Families

-- I have 5 reviews under the "All" tab within the RECOMMENDATIONS section of this site. Can also provide references. -- Sometimes people need a little assistance while maintaining their independent living! I've been a professional in-home personal caregiver for over 10 years to a person with disabilities. I assist with...
Cerona can also help with: Respite care
5.0
"Cerona brought commitment and a spirit of team work to her position of pharmacy technician over the last 10 years. It's a position that requires focus, attention to detail, dependability, empathy and HONESTY. Cerona comes with my heartfelt recommendation, as I...

Sandra C.

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...

Nancy B.

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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: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Mrs. Pratibha has been so amazing with my Mom who is 92 with many health issues. Her medical background and careful, loving nature has made me able to feel completely calm when leaving her with her. She is a gift!"

Kimi R.

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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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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: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, visiting physician, hospice services & 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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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver, Willing To Do Overnights

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After years of Retail Management, I am pursuing my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible, family oriented adult. My caregiving experience began with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. I also cared for my father, who suffered from dementia, until he passed away at the age of 89. I...
Marc can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Only person I would trust with my loved ones. Glor"

Paulette D.

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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, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "

Aimee S.

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Jillene F.


Lodi, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Evelin H.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 14+ years of experience with seniors and disabled children's I've worked enormously with elders who have Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm a very loving caring person, I been working in a Seniors living community for a while now And I've worked independently aswell. and I like to give them the dignity and respect they...
Evelin can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She help us with our grandfather and she has a big heart when it comes to caring.Thank you again Evelin ."

Debbie V.

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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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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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Yelena C.


Caldwell, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a completely vaccinated, ( 2 Moderna and Booster vaccines), caring, personable, hard working, dedicated, thorough, meticulous,, punctual, person with over 20 + years of experience as a Care Giver and Nanny . I am originally from Europe, and read, speak and write, English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Armenian, fluently. I enjoy...
Yelena can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Yelena was a godsend. She made my husband forget his many health problems and was very caring and sensitive to his needs. We missed her when we moved out of New Jersey to Delaware. We could never find another Caregiver like her. Yelena always listened and...

Mary M.

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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Totowa, NJ

Sandra B.

5.0

It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...

- Care member

Warren N.

5.0

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

- James T.

Cerona V.

5.0

Cerona was a blessing for our family. She is a caring and loving person who took care of our dad. She assisted my dad who could no longer walk and was confined to a wheelchair. My parents are old school people and do not like change. BUT Cerona won them over immediately with her friendly and...

- janice H.

Adriana M.

5.0

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is kept spotless. My Mother's final...

- Nancy B.

Pratibha D.

5.0

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

- Care member

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